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 legendary 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.
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
Recognized Seller Listings
Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a stylized leaf shape. Each sconce is made with clear glass with a textured “graniglia” technique to the back of the glass for a ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Single Down Light Brass Articulated Sconce, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Single brass sconce with double-jointed arms and paper shades.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Impressive Sculptural Solid Lucite Table Lamp 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Impressive solid lucite table lamp, clear and frosted sections coming to points on both sides, American 1970's. This lamp is beautifully made.
Shade W: ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Stilnovo, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Marble, Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, marble and glass floor lamp designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 59.25” H x 9” W x 8” D
Stated dimensions include shade....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62”...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light with original parchment lampshade.
Good vintage condition. Little damages on the shade.
The maximum extension of the arm is 142 cm.
Ita...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Bronze Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century French bronze faux bamboo floor lamp featuring a central stem and tripod base.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps by Erik Gunnar Asplund, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the annals of mid-century modern design, the Swedish designer and architect, Gunnar Asplund stood out as a luminary, and his delicately sculptural creations, such as this pair of wall lamps from the 1950s, epitomize the era's sophistication and functional beauty. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund is celebrated as the godfather of functionalist design in Sweden. Asplund's meticulous attention to detail and penchant for marrying form with function is evident in these wall lamps, combining materials just as ingeniously as forms and shapes.
Crafted in the 1950s, these wall lamps feature circular brass mounts that gracefully extend two brass arms, holding both the light bulbs and the large, sculptural opaline glass diffusers. The geometric precision of the design reflects Asplund's architectural background, where clean lines and balanced proportions reign supreme. The lamps serve as great examples of the enduring quality of mid-century Swedish craftsmanship. Swedish mid-century modern design, marked by its emphasis on simplicity and functionality, sought to bring beauty into everyday life. Asplund's pieces encapsulate this ethos, transcending mere utilitarianism to become objets d'art that enhance living spaces. Manufactured by ASEA, a Swedish powerhouse in electrical engineering and industrial design, these lamps embody the marriage of aesthetics and utility. ASEA, founded in 1883, played a pivotal role in shaping Sweden's industrial landscape. Their foray into lighting design seamlessly blended technological innovation with artistic sensibility, making them a prominent player in the mid-century modern movement. The choice of brass and opaline glass as primary materials in these lamps speaks to the enduring appeal of this combination in mid-century modern lighting design. Brass, with its warm and timeless lustre, complements the opulence of mid-century interiors, while opaline glass diffusers disperse light with a soft, ethereal glow. This harmonious pairing endures as a hallmark of sophistication, blending seamlessly into contemporary design aesthetics.
Swedish lighting design, deeply rooted in the country's commitment to quality craftsmanship and functional elegance, continues to influence global trends. The enduring popularity of mid-century modern design, exemplified by these Erik Gunnar Asplund lamps...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury wall lights model LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two small wall lights mod. LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Original brass structure, and prismatic glass diffuser
Very good vintage condition.
Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chic Table Lamp in Lucite and Chrome with Silver Shade 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural table lamp in lucite with polished chrome spheres and base with original silver paper shade, American 1970's. This lamp is very chic.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
Shade Diam: ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown red-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14” H x 8” Diameter
Dimen...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Midcentury big wall lights mod LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two big size wall lights model LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
Original brass structure, and prismatic glass diffuser.
Very good vintage condition.
Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Tommy 'LSP6' wall lights
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two Tommy ceiling or wall lights model "LSP6" designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Original nikel structure with its blown glass.
Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, galvanized steel and glass pendant lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches): 1.86 x 4.10 x 4.10 (Height x ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. Rue Férou
Located in Turin, Turin
Man Ray was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris.
Man Ray's career is distinctive above all for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Freeform Table Lamp, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform oak table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 29” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Diameter x 19” Bottom Diamet...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62” H x 2.37”...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury italian floor lamp model 'LTE 1 designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury Luigi Caccia Dominioni's floor lamp model 'LTE 1 manufactured by Azucena.
Brass structure in original stunning patina.
Perfect vintage condition, it comes from an importa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Bergström 8-Armed Chandelier Brass Wood Fabric Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable 8-armed chandelier. Designed by Swedish Hans Bergström. Produced by his own firm Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s. Features brass, turned wood with brass ornaments, and white f...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed and brown ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 20.48” H x 7.68” D...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sconce, Pine, Moulded Pine Veneer, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer sconce / wall light designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden. c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 8.68 x 6.75 x 0.01 (Height x...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62”...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62”...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two-tone plexiglass pendant lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1960.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare chandelier two-tone plexiglass Mod. 1638 designed and produced by Martinelli in 1960. Very designed and essential, it has interesting and studied details such as the central tu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.6” H x 10.25” W x 5.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.25”...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank model "2570" Ceiling Light for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Josef Frank’s present “model 2570” ceiling lamp was famously created by Swedish Tenn from chrome-plated and white lacquered metal with three light points, and with a modern terminal...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Pine Adjustable Swing Arm Sconce, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Very large solid pine adjustable wall light fixture.
Pair available
55x65x8
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Yasha Heifetz Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic oak and brass table lamp attributed to Yasha Heifetz, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.25” H x 7.5” W x 5.75” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifica...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Superb Artisan Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp on Carved Wood Base 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional studio made porcelain table lamp with hand-painted figural and geometric decoration on a carved wood base, China 1960's. The artisanship of th...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Lunel Brass Rectangle Swingarm, France 1950's
By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Large and original brass swing arm sconce with paper shades, double articulation, and swiveling head
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Oscar Torlasco, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, yellow-lacquered metal and marble table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced by Lumi Milano, Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5” H x 10.5” W x 8.5” D...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Floor Lamp mod. Nefer
Located in Turin, Turin
Kazuhide Takahama (1930- 2010) studied architecture at university in Tokyo from 1949, taking his degree in 1953. He's, however, primarily known as a furniture and lighting designer. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Jacques Adnet Curved Desk Lamp With Black Leather Trim, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Desk lamp made for various embassies by Jacques Adnet, this one bears a bronze medallion identifying it as coming from the Canadian Embassy.
Stitched leather and parchment shade. A r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's
Additional Information:
Material: Opaline glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Floor lamp model...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Palwa Stunning Crystal Flower and Leaf Chandelier 1960s
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Nouveau inspired chandelier model K43520 in polished brass with exquisite floral motifs in hand-cut lead crystals by Palwa, Germany 1960's. This chandelier takes 6 medi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.32” H x 4.7” W x 3.63” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n/a
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Curved Flame Stainless Sconces, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Stainless steel flame sconces in the manner of Charles. Two pairs are available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Maurice Flachet Brass Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950's
By Maurice Flachet
Located in New York, NY
Triple-jointed brass swing arm sconce with a swiveling head.
55x12x12
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
American Designer, Table Lamp, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A hickory and rattan table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 16” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
Midcentury Brass floor lamp, Philips, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Philips
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool brass floor lamp from Philips, in a neat size. Adjustable neck.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Tre Lune Ceiling or Walll Lights
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce rare matched pair of original Tre Lune flush mount ceiling or wall lights each with three frosted glass shades suspended from polished brass structure and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Arlus Black Steel & Brass Double Swing Arm Sconce, France 1960's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Large Arlus Black and Brass Double Swing Arm Sconce. Exceptional scale and a very dynamic design.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Blackened Steel & Leather Table Lamp, France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Tripod in blackened steel lamps with a leather stem. Base size only: 22x9.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Valenti / Adnet Reading Floor Lamps, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand-stitched reading lamps in a rich deep burgundy leather. Great condition and rare as a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Sycamore Lamps. France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Round carved solid sycamore table lamps.
12x7 Base Only
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sycamore
Large Yellow Bitossi Table Lamps. Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large Incised ceramic table lamps with a rich yellow glaze.
25x7 Base Only
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Maison Charles Bronze 'Corn' Table Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful quality gilt bronze lamp by Maison Charles in the form of a corn on a square base, together with a black tole shade.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Brown Leather & Nickel Table Lamp, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Tripod nickel table lamp with a brown leather trim.
12x5 base Only
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic brass, teak and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 4.5” W x 4” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inch...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Red Polka Dots & Black Ceramic Table lamp, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Black glazed ceramic lamp with a dimple decor accentuated by red glaze dots.
11x5x5 Base Only
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Mazzega Murano glass chandelier with four important smoked and clear glass petals hanging form a chromed steel structure. We love the iconic desig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass & Mirror Infinity Table Lamp, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Infinity effect, mirrored surface has concentric ring of small diode lights behind it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Wall Light in Teak and Brass
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, wall light, white lacquered metal, teak, cord, brass, plastic, Italy, 1957.
Impressive wall mounted light designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by O-Luce. Unique for this item is the combination of elements derived from the 177 A model, designed in 1957, and the 1102 model, designed in 1959. Its arm is an 177 A design and executed in teak, lacquered metal and brass. It features a '1102' pendant hanging on a cord. The cord, directed by a brass tube attached to the wooden arm, leads down where a brass cylinder functions as a counterweight. The brass cylinder keeps the pendant in its position. The design showcases the mechanicals of the lamp, which makes this a very raw yet refined light that would work very well in the living room or as an office light...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Guillerme & Chambron, Applique Jérome, Pair of Ebonized Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogn...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights or flush mounts designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.50” H x 7.25” W x 3.50” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches)...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Original Sei Lune Ceiling Light, circa 1961
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce rare original Sei Lune (translates to "Six Moon") chandelier or flush mount ceiling light with six thick frosted glass globe shades suspended from a centr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury italian chandelier model LS10 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury chandelier model LS10 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Three hand blown glass shades and original laquered aluminium structure.
Perfect vintage condition
It comes f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Guiseppe Ostuni, Floor Lamp, Brass, Marble, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, marble and acrylic floor lamp designed by Guiseppe Ostuni and produced by O-Luce, Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 76” H x 31” W x 11.5” D
Stated dime...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, 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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Tall Iron Candle
1960 Alvar Aalto Dining Chairs
3 Tiered Chandeliers
Bronze Candelabra And Crystal
Bronze Crystal Candelabra
Painted Green Tole
Murano Frosted Chandelier
Murano Glass Lamp With White Glass Shade
Crystal Bronze Candelabra
Art Deco Glass And Chrome Table Lamps
Blue Murano Lamp Base
Crystal And Bronze Candelabra
Yellow Mid Century Lamp Vintage
Murano Curved Chandelier
Bronze And Crystal Candelabra