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
Paavo Tynell, white 1950's "starry sky" ceiling lamp for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the sought after Paavo Tynell white 1950's "starry sky" ceiling lamp for Idman Oy, now available in our collection of vintage lighting. This stunning piece features a uni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lloyd's Tensor Style High Intensity Lamp
By Lloyds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Japanese lamps that fold like little robots. Compact, heavy, and quietly smug. Basically Pixar if it went to RISD. Designed by Lloyd's, each one casts a focused beam with high-...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Table Lamp With Original Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund table lamp with original shade.
ceramic base is 10in w x 13in h
original shade is in good condition
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Max Ingrand Pendant, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Large model 1954 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte from the 1950s. A large satin glass diffuser with a black lacquered shade sits on a minimal brass structure. Nice condition w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine.
An impressive light object with a cubic basic shape and soft turns. The cocoon umbrella delivers diffuse, atmospheric li...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano 3 units, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
the set...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
23.50in H x 5in W x 5in D
Lamp Shades: 9in H x 15in W
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak and Brass Table Lamp by Temde - CH/DE
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Temde Desk / Table Lamp. Solid Teak base with tilting brass stem with adjustable lampshade for directional lighting. On off switch located on the wooden base.
Produced: Temd...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass and Linen Shade Wall or Bed Side Lamp
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Style Brass Wall Lamp Sconce with Linen Fabric Shades . Handmade with prime quality brass and material . Solid,sturdy hardware and construction.
Antique brass pictured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Terracotta Ceramic Table Lamp with Black Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed.
Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay, Linen
Carlo Nason Three Shade Pulegoso Glass Pendant Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Carlo Nason three Shade Pulegoso glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce, enormous Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in wonderful, undamaged con...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
17,32"x 4,53" x 15,16" H inches...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti fro Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Can be used as ceiling light or wall light.
Take 3 medium base bulbs each.
Complimen...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Large Mid-Century Venini Chandelier featuring Murano ice glass, Italy, 1960s.
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Mid-Century Venini Chandelier featuring Murano ice glass, Italy, 1960s.
We have an exquisite large Venini chandelier from the 1960s available for sale. This stunning piece fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Several Pendant Lights Lamps, Patinated Brass Clear Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Several rare and exceptional pendant lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The textured glass is similar to the lights ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950's Large Italian Carved Carrara Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large carved Carrara Marble Italian table lamps, the marble is in original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, newly rewired with silk wire and ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendants
By Cenedese
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy circa 2000s.
The Italian chandeliers are made of beige, terracotta and green-blue Murano glass elements.
The central rod...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a metal and brass base, 1960s.
Rewired fo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Smoked Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Mazzega floral pendant in clear and smoked murano glass.
Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a metal frame. With black cord, a cable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rope Wall Sconces by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Elevate your space with this rare and striking pair of wall sconces by French design duo Audoux & Minet, celebrated for their unique use of natural materials and organic forms during...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope
'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A 20th Century Mottled Pink Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950
An unusual mid twentieth century Murano glass lantern by Venini, in dappled pink glass with blue rims.
Height 90.00cm
Diameter 30.00cm
Please note:
Currently ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 36 White Disks
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,5...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
'Mania' Big Size Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Mania' Big Size Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Acrylic shade, nickel plated hardware.
Takes 1 medium bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Satinated Glass and Brass Pendants, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant pair Italian pendants was designed and made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamps are made of brass and have got a frosted / satinated gl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gorgeous and possibly unique seashell lamp by Paavo Tynell in full brass and larger than the usual versions seen in the market. The leg is in full brass rather than the usual ratta...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite chandelier, designed by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern elegance. Featuring a sophisticat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Cocoon Cream Base Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp with a cream colored plastic base. This incredibly sylish and unique table lamp was designed by Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Cocoon ceiling light by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
It ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Adjustable Valinte UFO Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Fabric, Finland 1950
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern UFO Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Valinte c. 1950s, which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features a large UFO...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Robert Sonneman Table Lamp Postmodern 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Robert Sonneman Postmodern Table Lamp 1980s
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia lighting collection reimagines classic Mid-century Murano glass artistry with a distinctly modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant.
The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Fantastic design and an asse...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Murano Glass and Brass six Leaves Chandelier, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant hand blown Murano glass chandelier. Made around the 1960s.
This light fixture consists of six hand blown Murano glass leafs. Mounted on an brass frame. The lea...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swiss Minilux Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wall lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler according to a design by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler from the 1960s.
A functional design in a very factual design...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Good Size & Top Quality 2-Light Midcentury White & Grey Art Glass Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish Mid-Century Modern, 'swirling' circular pattern ceiling lamp.
This vintage light fixture has a beautiful look and feel and you will hardly ever find a light fixture fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and teak frame, fabric shade fitted with 2 E27 sockets, designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940 for Taito Oy, model 5066. Original unrestored condition.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Lamp with Forged Nails and Gold Leaf and Opaline, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
French hanging lamp from the 1940s with a fantastic sun design that conveys elegance and character to any room thanks to the formidable craftsmanship of perfectly placed forged nails...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Elite Stick," Polished brass and Labradorite
Located in Milano, IT
The Elite Stick wall sconce combines the minimalism of thin brass profiles with the functionality and power of led technology, offering a warm and diffused light. The malachite, pure...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ceramic Pottery Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning organic lamp rendered in natural beige brown ceramic pottery by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Unsigned
Lamp base dimensions...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp—White Glaze w/ Blue & Brown Swirl
Located in Portland, OR
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This Gordon and Jane Martz lamp features a soft white base glaze accented by horizontal stripes in muted blues and browns. The stripes encircle the ceramic base, blendi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Idman, Flush Mount, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric flush mount produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 24.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Sockets: 2
...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 pink alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape for each...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass.
This la...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pair of wall lamps from 1960s Italy embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century modern design. Designed and manufactured by renowned Italian manufacturer St...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Modern Plaster Style Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1970s metal painted plaster style sconcess.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iridescent Murano glass table lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, 1965
Located in Palermo, IT
These iridescent lamps, designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s-70s, embody the elegance and boldness of the design of the time. Featuring a structure composed of thin metal tubes ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Midcentury Wooden Rattan Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage pendant lamp from 1960s Italy is a beautiful example of natural craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Made entirely of bamboo, the lamp features a gracefully curved half-...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 amber glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large amber glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Straw, Wicker
Sculpture Italian Modern Table Lamp Brass and Metal, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Italian modern table lamp. This sculptural lamp has three light sources with. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshades are adjustable and can light in different ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Finger', Textured Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large light fixture model 'FINGER' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
A white painted metal frame holds a lot of textured ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Stilnovo UFO Ceiling Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s.
Opaline glass, patinated brass, enameled metal.
Takes 1 medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Hei...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1958 Bali Bruno Munari Danese MidCentury Minimal Design FirstEdition Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Bali
Bruno Munari
Danese Milano
Italy, 1958
Plastic Shade
Metal Parts and Wood Base
Original Vintage edition with plastic shade
Very good condiction
just small difects (marked in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Floor Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Domus floor lamp from the 1960s is a timeless piece of midcentury design, combining natural materials with functional craftsmanship. The lamp features a beautifully craf...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Rattan Wicker Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your bathroom or bedroom with this eco-friendly wicker wall sconce lamp. Handcrafted with natural materials and adorned with a touch of gold, this modern light adds a luxu...
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Early 2000s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp
Brass top with opaline glass
Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4”.
2 holes to secure.
Weight: 2.85 kg / 6.3 lb
Priced pe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with milk glass lampshade. Spain, 1950s
Rare find.
This light fixture features a sunburst structure with curly rays made ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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