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
Mid-Century Earthy Glazed Table Lamps w/ Abstract Relief Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Signed by Artist
Manufacturer: Signed by Artist
Dimensions: 30in H x 7in W x 7in D
Shade: 10in H x 17in W x 17in D
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Transforming a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano fumè, ispirato al mid-century
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli in vetro di Murano colore fumè, ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 6 lights
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 6 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
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 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully.
The design and materials used...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 orange glasses.
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and orange) in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created for this uni...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil stone table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.65"H x 3.0"W x 3.0"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.5” H x 8” Diamete...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1950.
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950. This light features a stretched vinyl shade with brass and aluminum h...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Red Clay
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Lacquered Metal, and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall-mounted sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each fixture features a conical opaline glass shade supported by a brass arm extending from a round bras...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Flower German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
This Chandelier...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cocoon floor lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid century cocoon floor lamp with lovely warm patina to resin shade.
Small tear 1cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass and Lacquer Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Free Form Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, US, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood free form table lamp, designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
All lighting will be converted for US usage. We are unable to confirm that any electrica...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Wood, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A folded beige fabric and wood wall light designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.75"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D
Back Plate ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Beige "Palm" Cocoon Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century palm cocoon table lamp in spectacular conditions, with no rips or stains. This incredibly charming and rare lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produce...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
By Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Chandelier 5-armed with Ball Shaped Shades by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1930s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco 5-armed chandelier manufactured by the Danish Lamp company Fog & Mørup in Copenhagen in the 1930s.
The frame is made of shiny chromium plated metal with five ball shaped sha...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster pink disks
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11.80...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modeline Table Lamp Designed by Arthur Jacobs c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible mid century table lamp, designed by Arthur Jacobs for the Modeline Lamp Company, circa 1950's. Considered the pinnacle of American lamp design, this piece is truly a coll...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Fish Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker.
A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
By Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model 2109/16/14 opaline glass chandelier in champagne for Astep.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Table Lamp from Visby Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Table Lamp from Visby Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic for any...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Guggerli L3 Floor Lamp for Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare floor lamps from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler designed by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler in the 60s.
The design of the Guggerli lamps is very simple. The glass s...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Pendant Light by Temde Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Free Shipping
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural Organic Modernism in Wood and Woven fabric.
This exceptional pendant light was designed by Temde Leuchten, one of Germany's leading mid-century lighting manufacturers, kn...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wire
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely Pair of Italian Murano white glass Wall Sconces from 70s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Mazzega lie in the nob...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Sconce for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso and produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1950s.
This incredibly elegant and unique sconce is in fabu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Spanish Rattan Flower Shaped Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Rattan Ceiling Pendant, Large Size. Spain, 1960s
This large pendant has an eye-catching flower design featuring 4 layered rattan petals joining between them as a flower...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 3 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
New wiring for US standards on requ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces "Corteccia," 80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage Italian Murano glass sconces, produced by Murano Masters, each with two pieces of curved "Corteccia" glass on a metal and brass frame. They are high quality and give ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Goldkant, Flush Mount, Resin, Metal, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white resin and red-lacquered metal flush mount produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.2"H x 19.5"W x 19.5"D
All items ship from High Point,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp in Brass Faux Bamboo and Rattan Maison Baguès Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in brass faux bamboo and fabric and rattan lampshade in the style of Maison Baguès.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Lampshade: Curved and semi-cylindrica...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opal glass shades
Pair price.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, these pendants will c...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Solana Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Vesta Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top
A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined elegance, the Vista table lamp captivates with its petite silhouette and artisanal cr...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury pair of candles sconces by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden 1950s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Refined pair of Mid-Century brass candle sconces by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Elegant pair of candle sconces designed by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna. Crafted in bra...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps from the 1960-1970s. Minimalist wood base with dome-shaped shade covered in original fabric – shades and bases have manufacturers label...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wicker Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptional design with a fantastically cozy atmosphere.
It creates a particularly beautiful light.
Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten/Kaiser Idell
...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Danish Mid-Century Chandelier by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning, Bent Nordsted
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Danish Chandelier from 1970s. This lamp was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning.
This Chandelier is equipped with one ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this mid-century modern table lamp, crafted circa 1950. Featuring a ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of 1960's Swiss Bedside Table Lamps
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful pair of 1960's Bedside Table Lamps Model FW1 with synthetic shade set on a transparent bubble glass base with walnut detailing. Cable on/off switch with Swiss wall plug. Sy...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Synthetic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pink Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini. small-medium size.
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier with Tubular Glass Prisms.
Contemporary Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The chandelier is composed of 30 Crystal Elements in th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Formidable pair of large wall lights in brass and in excellent condition. They were made from a single piece of mo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Model Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Switzerland by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. This lamp is from the first series.
The design impresses with its materiality and the principle o...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Floor lamp providing ambient light composed of a steel base finished in black chrome. the steel structure enclosing the L...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti, Jacques Adnet
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant ceiling lamp created by Valenti in the 1970s, this is a truly exclusive version inspired by the designs of Jacques Adnet, adapting his visual language into a suspended piece....
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Partisans Gweilo Song Table Lamp For Parachilna
By PARTISANS
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Partisans Gweilo Song Table Lamp For Parachilna
This collection is composed of a thermoformed acrylic and an extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip. they is carefully hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Palmette Ceiling Light - Four Levels, 163 Smoked Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: 1980's
Dimensions: 5...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
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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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