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
Lambda Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pairs of 'Lambda' sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Milan, Italy circa the 1960s. Two pressed crystal glass diffusers are nestled together with a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Chandelier 70S
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Chandilier special Order from 70S
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceramic ceiling Lamps Vienna, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic ceiling Lamps Vienna, circa 1970s
Original condition
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Space Age Wall Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Globe wall lights from Dutch manufacturer raak based on a design by Frank Ligtelijn from the late 50s.
The most distinctive feature of this lamp is the reflector glob...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Floor lamp in polished brass, black lacquered metal, opal glass and marble base. Produced by Stilnovo in Italy in the 1950s.
The lamp has been completely restored and polished.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Massive French Ceramic Lamp by Roland Zobel, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
By Roland Zobel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Massive French Ceramic Lamp by Roland Zobel, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
Lovely ceramic lamp by the french ceramist Roland Zobel.
The deep green enamel is very beautiful, shin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Amber Murano Wall Sconce Glass & Chrome by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce made of handblown amber and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the tim...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Pair of Brass Sconces Geometrical Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of sconces wall lamps lights panels. Contemporary work, small Italian workshop, few exclusive productions. Full brass and murano glass. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Palwa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antonia Campi Conchiglia Pottery, Italian 1950s Lamp
By Lavenia, Antonia Campi
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s Conchiglia glazed ceramic lamp in the form of a conch shell.
Societa Ceramica Italiana di Laveno. Signed.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Spanish Foliage Flower Buds Large Ring Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 7 Lights
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish floral seven-light ring chandelier in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
Large size ( 87 cm H x 69 cm diameter). 7 Lights.
Rare find.
This 7 light chandelier was entire...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Style Yellow Glass Murano Disk Chandeliers
By Gino Vistosi, Mazzega
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Italian Murano chandeliers attributed to Vistosi. The chandelier has 16 hand blown glass disks made of yellow/orange Murano glass, hanging in a metal frame. The lamp has 4 lights (E14 sockets), which gives an atmospheric light. Made in Italy around 1960-1970. In good condition and fully working. The glasses are perfect and the chrome has little wear consisting in age and use. Note: the lamp sockets have different colors, one have light gray, the other dark gray sockets.
These lamps were a big hit and they were made for more than 30 years. Few are marked with a label. Today new chandeliers are in production
We also have a larger similar lamp...
Category
1960s Italian 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
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 Black White Diffuser, Black Hardware, Black Cable
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 2065.
Black white diffuser, black hardware, black cable.
Manufactured by Astep
Model 2065
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The 2065 is made of two joined opali...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 36 lattimo amber glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
1970’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with amber and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Quadrifoglio table lamp by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Quadrifoglio lamp, Harvey Guzzini, 1970s.
A stunning and very rare early edition vintage table Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini in Italy. This model ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Brutalist pendant lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Sørensen & Co. Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning brutalist pendant lamp, model 6407, was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Sørensen & Co in Denmark in the 1960's. The use and work of oxidised brass makes this l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Big Ernst Palme Flowers Brass & Crystals Flower Wall Light Sconce, Palwa, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and huge floral „bunch of flowers“ sconce by designer Ernst Palme, manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with faceted crystal cut g...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Pair of Slim Frosted Murano Glass Oro Sommerso Wall Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A slim, vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian wall lights, appliques made of hand blown Murano glass Oro Sommerso, supported by a rectangular brass base. Each of the fixtures fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Joe Colombo Pair of Mini Flash Table Lamps for O-Luce, Italy 1970s
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Joe Colombo mini flash table lamp for O-Luce, Italy 1970s.
Both lamps carry the original Oluce label.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Chandelier Oval 1960s in Green Resin like a Maze Verner Panton Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
French chandelier oval 1960s chandelier in green resin like a maze Verner Panton style.
Measures: Wire cm. 30, height total cm. 90.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Elegant Italian Chandelier in Steel with Opaque White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, chrome, steel, aluminum, glass, Italy, 1970s
This imposing chandelier has twelve round white opaque glass shades that give off a warm and soft light. The chandelier is c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Chandelier, 52 Glass Petals Drop, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Italian Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with
crystal powder and then rough inside.) with a brass frame.
Period: 1970s-1980s.
Dime...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage Pair of Brutalist Haico Nitzsche Pottery Table Lamps for Søholm
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of brutalist pottery table lamps by Norwegian designer Haico Nitzsche for Søholm of Denmark.
In 1973 Haico Nitzsche left Gustavberg of Sweden and moved to Rønne on t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Bordeaux
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
LargeRaul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are remini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Andre Arbus Sconces, 2 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sconces in the style of Andre Arbus figuring a nickel-plated hand with a opaline shade fitted with brass stars.
Measure: back plate: 3.5 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Sconces Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Poliarte, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of large wall lamp or ceiling lamps sconces in golden wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass produced by Poliarte.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Each lamp is supported by a handcrafted center piece holding 6 bulbs to spread an even light and is secured hand crafted center knob...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Flowers Wall Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, which brings nature and the energy of Feng Shui into your interiors. This pair of modern and organic appliques is composed of ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Ice White Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of 1 Arm Wall Mount Lamps in the Style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set off wall mount lamp whit metel detail in the style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1960s.
In excellent condition and in full working order. Originel Fitting E14
The lamps works ev...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Ignazio Gardella 'Galleria' 3-Arm Wall Lamp in Satin Bronze for Tato Italia
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Galleria' 3-Arm Wall Lamp in Satin Bronze for Tato Italia
As often happened with Gardella, his designs were born from a specific need in an architectural project, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Murano Green Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Majestic Murano blown glass leaf with a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by its polished brass structure. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design
T...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid century Pendant Lamp van Temde Leuchten, jaren '60
Located in Oirlo, LI
This atmospheric mid-century pendant lamp by the German-Swiss brand Temde-Leuchten is a standout piece from the 1960s. Crafted with sisal rope—a signature Temde material—and accent...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope, Teak
Leather Sconce Light in Cobalt, Noma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Ferna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Custom-made Pendant Light Chandelier J.T. Kalmar, Copper Plexiglass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and custom-made Mid-Century Modern pendant light fixture by Austrian lighting maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in 1977.
The original invoice from Kalmar from 1977 is av...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamp, Desk Light by Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown Orrefors glass with a new white round shade, the beam is enhanced with a chrome ring, featuring a one light socket ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Gae Aulenti for Vistosi 1970s 'Neverino' Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Montclair, NY
Designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi of Italy table lamp known as the Neverrino' series. The shade is hand blown clear with blue murrine (small flower) glass. It rests upon a black en...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Exceptional and Large Table Lamp by Andre Ricard for Metalarte Spain 1967
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large table lamp with rotating plexiglass globe lamp shade. Designed by André Ricard in 1967 for Metalarte, Spain. Makers mark to t...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large green Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass Drum chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi. Italy 1980s
The chandelier has a brass canopy.
It's made of light green textured Murano glasses, curv...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide, 1960s. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, circa 1960s. Each ligh...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 83 Amber Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 83 splendid glass petals (amber with white spot) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass tear drop flush mount chandelier, Italy 1980s. In the manner of Venini.
The vintage flush mount is made of a brass & ivory round ceiling plate, and ca...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Pendant Light Brushed Brass Blown Glass Globes Amber
Located in San Antonio, TX
VITRA (AMBER) pendant light was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
The fascination produced by the light through the colors of the glass, the curve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp in Full Brass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and very rare floor lamp by Florian Schulz manufactured during the 1970s.
German Quality.
The floor lamp is made of solid brass and height adjustable.
With the large round ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Atomic Brass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
An Atomic brass chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by Kaiser Leuchten.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fagerhults, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Fagerhult
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable beige embroidery fabric pendant light produced by Fagerhults, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D (height is adjustable; measured a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Large Delta Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Delta chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its glass shape and wonderful brass elements.
Dimensions
Height: 40-105 cm
Diame...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp Reggiani Style Chromed Enameled Metal Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Design floor lamp in the style of Goffredo Reggiani, produced in Italy in the 70s. The lamp has a circular base in white enamelled metal, where a curved stem in chromed metal stands,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition....
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rare Floor Lamp Rocket, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Bubble Texture Crystal Sconce, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning bubble textured crystal wall sconce by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Manufactured in the small town of Orrefors in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautifully ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Three-Legged Floor Lamp with Real Dried Flowers from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 70s. The lampshade is made of white plastic and decorated with real dried flowers and grasses. The lamp legs are ma...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plastic, Teak
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.