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
Large Red Suede Leather and Brass 1960's Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Tall suede 1960's table lamp in burned Siena red . This rare hand made suede shade party sild and woven into a pattern that reveals the linen backing, creating a warm atmospheric lig...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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
Gil Angoloni Zoomorphic Ceramic Lamp, Parchment Shade. France, c. 1950, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gil Angoloni, ‘Bird' Black Glazed Ceramic Lamp w/ Parchment Shade. France, c. 1950, signed
Orleans Earthenware, France
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
1 of 8 Sets /Large Pair of murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Spanish Woven Wicker Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist woven wicker suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted wicker and rattan pendant lights with bell shape design and Bohemian ta...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Toni Zucherri by Mazzega Flush Mount ice frost Glass Murano , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Toni Zucherri by mazzega Flush Mount ice frost glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This u...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$577 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Mid-Century Pleated Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with wooden Centrepiece, 1960
Located in Regensburg, DE
Stunning, large and highly decorative round flush mount / ceiling light from the 1960s.
The pleated shade is made of sturdy plastic material (which makes it easy to clean) and the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Carlo Nason for Mazzega Table Lamp mod. LT300
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Turin, Turin
The Italian designer Carlo Nason was born in 1935 in Murano, into a family of expert glassmakers. From an early age, the young Nason was trained in the art of glassblowing, learning ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Millefiori Flush mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flushmount with frosted Murano glass flowers intricately layered on white metal frame and secured with glass screws / Made in Italy
6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,450 / item
4 Pair Deco Streamline Sconces, c.1930, priced per pair. Vintage lights
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair.
Art Deco style sconces. I can see them lighting the lobby in an old Art Deco theater in Miami. Highly polished aluminum backs with subtle yet dynamic Art Deco de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Large Kalmar Sconces, Smoked Glass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall light or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a v...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$1,133 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Beautiful pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 blue glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large blue glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Giopato & Coombes Wall Lamp 'Astro' White by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Astro' designed by Giopato & Coombes in 2015.
Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light. Painted base cast aluminium. Transpar...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$363 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Mid century modern rattan wall lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid century modern wall scones, This charming Organic rattan wall mounted sconce lamp is designed to bring a touch of mid-century French elega...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Classic Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp 2098N, in Brass and Opaline Glass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell. This model came with different size glass version shades, mainly 40 , 50 or 60 cm long.
This particular example is in completely original co...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Murano multicolored Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano multicolored "poliedri" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functional lig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Gaia, Murano White Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection brings a modern twist to lighting with spheres that revive the Mid-century Murano technique of Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers flexibility, allowing you t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Flush Mount Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction flush mounth with six arm and cone shaped shades. Fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tilgmans Keramik, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed ceramic table lamp produced by Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.5"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8.0" Top Diameter x 10...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Glass & Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 24 clear Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Philippe Barbier 1970s Travertine 'Egg' Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
These elegant lamps were made in France in the 1970s. Designed by the renowned designer - Philippe Barbier and made from beautiful travertine with a marble like finish and texture.
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1960s Sputnik by Paolo Venini for VeArt Italian Murano glass flowers shaped chandelier, with chrome frame, and covered in molde...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$3,684 Sale Price
20% Off
Peill & Putzler Pair of 1970s Smoked Glass Brass Biomorphic Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of mid-century flush mount ceiling or wall lights / sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a smoked coloured (colored)...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Chandelier Pendant Light 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large, fantastic, beautiful and high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kai Ruokonen 'Finnmark' Table Lamp, Full Brass with Stunning Patina, Orno 1970s
By Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic Scandinavian design lamp designed by Kai Ruokonen "Finnmark" and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki, Finland. The same model was also used later in the Palace Hotel Helsinki. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina. There is something magical about the coldness of brass and the warmth of the light filtering through the shade. The condition is consistent with age, showing some signs of normal use, but the overall impression is very good and the Patina is absolutely gorgeous. Marked by Manufacturer "Orno Oy".
*Featured in a video by Architectural Digest showcasing legendary "Blink 182" drummer Travis Barkers...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century French brass table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Elegant brass table lamp manufactured in France in the 1950’s. Polished brass shade, brass stem, brass base. 60 watts max G-16.5 candelabra incandescent bulbs recommended or higher...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Turned Natural Parota Wood Ivory Fiberglass Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
TAMARINDO floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Its symmetrical undulated base is timeless with proportions and finishes that turn Tamarindo into an eclectic yet contemporary piece. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to 18 years and saves 90% of energy consumption.
Turned natural parota...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Fiberglass, Wood
Large swirl murano glass pendant lamp Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of vintage Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite swirl Murano lamp from Vetri Murano, expertly crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This lamp features a stunning white glass design adorned with delicate white 'Lattimo' spots, creating a mesmerizing visual contrast. Its timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship make it a true collector's piece. In perfect vintage condition, this lamp has been lovingly preserved, showcasing the enduring quality of Italian glasswork. It requires a standard Edison E27 bulb with a screw base, readily available worldwide. With a generous cable length (85cm), this lamp offers flexibility in placement, allowing you to create the perfect ambiance in any room. Whether you're looking to add a touch of vintage charm or a unique conversation starter, this Vetri Murano lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 pink glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Articulated Wall Light Sconces, in Stock
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of articulated rotating cups sconces or wall lights, in stock
Seven cups mounted on solid black satin fixture, brass backplate
Spectacular beam of light in different desired directions
Patina enameled cream...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Diciotto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 18 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,900 / item
1 (of 2) Floral Crystal & Brass Flush Mount Chandelier by Ernst Palme for Palwa
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant crystal flush mount and/or wall sconce with 13 overlapping clear glass flowers on a brass frame. The lamp emits smooth indirect light downwards. A real eye-catcher even unlit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Extra Large Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp in Cream
Located in Toronto, ON
Extra Large cream Murano mushroom lamp made in the swirl technique. Murano Art glass is considered to be one of most expertly crafted art glass in the world and is made with incredib...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$871 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
Lightolier
Tripod Table Lamp
Brass & Walnut
Gerald Thurston Designer
1954
Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Crystal Glass Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant chandelier with 30 crystal elements. Divided into three levels, on a chromed steel structure. Illuminated by 9 lights divided on each level. Please watch the video and photos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated brass dome ceiling lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo Floor Lamp 'Spider' Marble and Metal by Oluce
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp 'Agnoli' designed by Tito Agnoli in 1954.
Floor lamp giving direct light, lacquered metal base, chromium-plated stem, adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminium. Manufac...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$1,198 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Sconces by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. (pending model)
These gorgeous pair of sconces consider two pressed oblong glass panels and a ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$14,200 / set
Mid-Century yellow Corolle Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France 1970s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Corolle lamp by Georgia Jacob, made from resin on a marble base.
France, 1970s.
perfect vintage condition.
rare yellow version.
we also have the orange colored on stock.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Patinated Steel Ribbon Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic pair of table lamps were realized in the United States, circa 1960. They feature contorting ribbons of patinated steel threaded with a cylindrical rod in th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage murano glass pendant light, for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage murano glass green pendant light with a chromed shade holder and chain.
Beautiful hand made glass dome emitting a beautiful diffuse light.
1970s - Italy
Tested and workin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Yellow for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in yellow for Nemo.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these new...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Pe Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Pe Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it all starts moving in a hypnot...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
$9,052 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Multicolor Glass Pendant Light
Located in Norwood, NJ
A rare and visually arresting pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, circa 1950s–60s. This sculptural handblown Murano glass fixture features Vignelli’s signat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs, and they are co...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Elegant Pair of Vintage Blue Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Sakura Flushmount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame
Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 22 inches / He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,500 / item
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Italian Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceiling or wall lamp of Italian origin.
Striking are the soft curves of the diffuser. This is made entirely of glass and mounted on the base plate with 3 screws. The base of metal a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Table Lamp by Designline in Mustard Yellow with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING!
A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a conical form. The lamp base is finished in a ret...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century French table lamp by Aluminor
By Aluminor
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century French table lamp by Aluminor.
UFO like French table lamp manufactured in the 1960’s. Pierced enameled aluminium shade, steel and Bakelite adjustable clamp, brass plated...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Flush Mount Starburst Ceiling Light Brass and Glass, In stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary flush mount starburst ceiling light in polished brass and matte glass
Features 12 oblong shape matte globes
Stunning d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Five Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Set of five ceiling lights with an embossed glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. The lamps are fully working and in very good ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$1,100 / item
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Seguso Sky Blue Bollicine Murano glass pendant lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Seguso Vetri d'Arte sky blue Bollicine Murano glass pendant lamps,
Italy 1950s
Glass shade D 24 x H 29 cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Pair of Table Lamps in Porcelain, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of porcelain table lamps designed by Bjørn Wiinblad and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s.
This pair of rare porcelain table lamps is a true testament to the timeless e...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Terracotta and White Ceramic Sphere UP Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Our "UP" light might look small in stature but it's large in personality. Made in our signature Nerikomi marble pattern and made completely in ceramic, the "UP" makes the perfect tab...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
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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