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
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver, Brass
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Two of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1991
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1991, it is one of the most beautiful and Classic creations of maestro Alberto Donà. The lamp is composed of a Classic base, on which a sphere rests and on which rests th...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960 Germany Ernst Palme Floral Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with overlapping clear crystal glass flowers on a golden brass frame. Rare design. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem fr...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Midcentury Light Blue Aluminum & Brass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the syle of Stilnovo and the French Modernist movement comes here a pair of baby blue wall lights fashioned from aluminum with brass accents. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60. All ori...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Liz Taylor's Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Liz Taylor.
Height without chain 60 cm, diameter 42 cm. Seven light E27
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Brass and Glass Ceiling Lustre Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury.
Two bulbs inside the lamp.
The glass globe is decorated of vegetal motifs made by alternating frosted and smooth glass.
Brass and gla...
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
Wood, Fiberglass, Linen
Italia Murano Chandeliers, 24 Pink Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. Each chandeliers has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions:41.30 inches (105 cm) heigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern brass chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern round brass chandelier, attributed to Sciolari Italy 1970s.
The vintage chandelier is made of ten curved polished brass elements and frosted glasses, each ne...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Offered for sale is a Murano glass mid-century modern bell-shaped "campana" pendant light fixture chandelier in go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
Midcentury Figural Jester Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern sculptural jester plaster table lamp featuring a reflective metallic gold painted finish and harlequin pattern. Original lampshade included.
Measures: 42...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape.
Per...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Stilnovo style wall lights, circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style wall lights
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Opalescent glass, nickel plated brass.
One medium socket each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Price is for 1 sconce.
Only ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1970s Targetti Sankey Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned
- 1x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
1970's Mid Century Terracotta Pottery Table Lamps
By Italian Terra-Cotta Los angeles
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of sculptural well shaped terracotta table lamps with cream colored linen barrel shades . Created in the 1970's the lamps would mix well with any interior , style or space and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery, Linen
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' Table Lamp in Orange for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' table lamp in orange for Artemide.
Designed by Mattioli in the 1960s, the Nesso's design is inspired from nature. An internationally celebrated design fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Alabaster Timeless Pair Wall Sconces Midcentury Design and Top Quality Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces.
This excellent condition pair of alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of 'Lupita' Sconces in Black & Brass by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lupita' sconces in black and brass by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Duval Brasseur Dragonfly Brass And Agate Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Large Duval Brasseur Dragonfly sconce.
Brass and agate stone .
2 sockets, one in each wing, 40 watts max bulb.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Agate, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 9.3"W x 9.3"D
Cord Length (inches): 14.5”
Chain/rod can be adjusted during in...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Design:
Helena Tynell
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1960s
This fantastic glass wall light was designed by Helena...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Two J.T. Kalmar Vienna „Billy TL“ White Mid-Century Table Desk Lamps, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful vintage Modernist lamps from the 1950s, sold and priced individually. This is the "Billy TL" model, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. These wonderfu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Chandelier Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large Mid-Century Modern brass spider light fixture or chandelier with 24 curved arms attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, manuf...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Oversized Table Lamp, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp, ca 1950s
A rare version of the Heifetz Rotaflex lamp featuring a spun plastic cord shade that rests inside a pierced brass receptacle that mounts ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Executed in polished brass and opaline glass, the chandelier...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Rare, Midcentury Modern Seashell Design White Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very rare set of midcentury for beach house, shell shape design alabaster wall lights.
If you are looking for a great design and practical size set of sconces to gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Pair Sergio Terzani Phantom Gold Inclusions Torch Wall Sconces Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of stunning wall lamps or sconces designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, in Italy, during the 1980's. They are in a shape of torches. These lamps are made of handcrafted...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of LS10 " Boccia" lamps designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of LS10 "Boccia" pendants lamps designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Two transparent glass spheres, with a painted aluminum body, suspended by two intersecting hooks....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Suspension chandelier inspired by cocoon xx century
Located in Palermo, IT
1970s Resin Cocoon Chandelier
The object presented is an emblematic example of mid-century Italian design, particularly the production of lamps made of resin, an innovative material ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta' Red & Brass Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta' red & brass wall or table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and surprisingly utilitarian design executed in red painted metal and brass by one of the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Toso Mid-Century Modern Crystal Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier, 1989
Located in Murano, Venezia
Here is a beautiful chandelier designed in 1989 by Toso Murano. Very Classic, this chandelier is composed of eight Classic style arms, each with two swarosky stripes that go down, em...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model 9068 In Brass & Green, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Stella Six Lune Light, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce rare Pair original Stella flush mount ceiling light or chandelier with with six acid-etched glass globe shades suspended from rich patinated brass structu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Wall Lamp for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 wall lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light in shape of an Amphore. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Crome Sputnik Lamp Pendant by Reggiani, Italy 1968
By Reggiani
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Crome Sputnik Lamp Pendant by Reggiani, Italy 1968.
perfect vintage condition
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Venini Ca' Rezzonico Murano chandeliers
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of absolute magnitude and meticulously decorated details chandeliers Ca' Rezzonico by Venini.
The dimensions of the chandeliers are incredible as the...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
1 of 2 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 22 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Seguso.
This chandelier is made of handblown Murano glass, made up of a central large cup with a leaves decoration in the tone of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Leaf Light by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A rarely seen Italian Mid-Century Modern leaf light, which beautifully curves over the desk, table or surface it sits on. We have maintained the patina from years of use, not wanting...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rare Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very nice bubble glass wall lamps by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamps spreads a great play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma.
High-quality workma...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier 'Borne Béton Petite' Table Lamp for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Le Corbusier 'Borne Béton Petite' table lamp for Nemo.
This iconic design is an authorized re-edition of Le Corbusier's 'Borne Béton' concrete lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Concrete
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Pendant Lamp in Metal and Glossy Dusty Blue for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' pendant lamp in metal and glossy dusty blue for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Driftwood Floorlamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing, highly figured, driftwood floorlamp. Found in a home located on mid-coast Maine. The lamp itself is a mystery. These is no.logical way for this lamp to have been wired, yet ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Driftwood
Murano Art Glass Sand Blasted Smoky Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful assembly for this Murano glass applique. A very particular and rare glass to find, smoked effect, sandblasted and acid-etched; classic Murano style.
The applique is compos...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hamburg, DE
A timeless classic of Scandinavian design. The Bumling by Atelje Lyktan based on a design by Anders Pehrson from the 60s. Here in a special color.
The lamp primarily casts direct li...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Custom Pair of Gaston Plaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of Gaston plaster sconces.
Please note that the sconces takes E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts.
These sconces can be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
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
Søholm Pair of Sculptural Ufo Sharped Table Lamps Danish Modern Blue Notes 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare pair of sculptural ufo sharped table lamps made by Søholm Stentøj model no. 1068, Denmark, circa 1960s.
The lamps are decorated with glaze in a beautiful color play in brown, b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Italian Table Lamp Brass and Glass Valenti Design 1970
By Valenti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular Italian table lamp brass and glass Valenti design, the bubble has internal cracks due to heat but no breakage.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Checker Patterned Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Black and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' table lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Modern Italian Pair of Smoked Texture Murano Glass Brass Wall / Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Design pair of organic light fixtures with the versatility to be used either as sconces hung vertically or horizontally or as flush mount ceiling lights.
They consist of two Murano glass half moon curved elements, in a sophisticated light terracotta / brown gray smoked tint, separated by a receded brass mount, part of the handmade supporting brass structure. The glass is elegantly and elaborately decorated with a textured pattern in the manner of Gio Ponti. This technique, allowing shadows to show through the decor, confers a unique glowing effect and enhances the texture. The lights are open at both ends and the design ends in a decorative tiered step outward curve.
Each sconce is fitted with two Edison sockets.
Customizable also in other finishes.
Irwin Feld at CF Modern...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of wall light made of brass and painted metal, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant pair of 1950s wall lamps, made of brass and painted metal, attributed to Stilnovo.
These significant-sized wall sconces stand out for their successful design of the handl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atomic Pendant Lamp in cased glass
By Prescolite
Located in South Charleston, WV
A perfect shape. Subliminal lines and proportions from the atomic age. Designed to be seen. Unmarked, but almost certainly produced in Finland for Prescolite. 9" wide and 12" tall. P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art 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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From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.