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 Table Lamp 6781 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lamps by Emperor glow in a special color.
The flat reflector screen is designed in a light blue tone. It can be tilted over a ball joint. The shape and color of the scre...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Yellow Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Doria wall lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960.
High-end thick Murano crystal glass shade made out of overlay yellow glass...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
French Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige alabaster table lamp with printed butterflies likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7.25” Top Dia...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$5,153 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Wonderful and contemporary design.
A highlight for any room.
It creates a cozy light.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition wi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
Dimensions: 12 cm width
Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available)
A stylish combination of brass & opaline gla...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Modernist Iron Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist French iron table lamp with raffia shade, from the 1960s. Blackened wrought-iron base depicting an assemblage of reed and a large raffia shade. Nice original condition with...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Nya Öia, Floor Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Öia
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric floor lamps produced by Nya Öia, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 52.5"H x 16.0"W x 16.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black and cream-white lacquered metal table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Light loss of black lacquer to me...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Joe Colombo Red Coupé Floor Lamp for Oluce Italy Adjustable Iconic 1967
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
An iconic piece of 20th-century Italian lighting design, the Coupé floor lamp was created in 1967 by visionary designer Joe Colombo for Oluce. Characterized by its elegant geometry a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Very Large Brown Futuristic Ceramic Floor Lamp 1970s, West Germany, 2 Globed
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely marvellous mid-century design, one-of-a-kind very large ceramic floor lamp in an all unique Western German Fat Lava glaze.
2-sided mirroring lamp with marbled, amber colou...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Ceramic
Bergboms, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 10.75"W x 12"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in white..
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
Lamps can be used...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Torpedo Glass Chandelier Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Carlo Nason iridescent Torpedo glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in refurbished condition. The original creme...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s floor lamp in onyx and golden brass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Floor lamp with onyx base, wood and gilt brass body, six lights with large cap also in gilt brass, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of we...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$3,311 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Seguso, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, Murano-glass and white fabric wall lights produced by Seguso, Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.25"H x 9.5"W x 11.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Chandelier in glass and brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Mid-Century Stilnovo chandelier in glass and brass, Italy, 1960s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso
Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$417 Sale Price
28% Off
Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp 'Area' by Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Malmö, SE
The iconic 'Area' Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1970s.
Great original condition. The shade has yellowed over time.
Light source: E14 screw bulb.
Switch on the bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds.
This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large French Mid Century floor lamp by Louis Sognot made of bamboo and fabric
By Louis Sognot
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern floor lamp made of bamboo and fabric.
Design by Louis Sognot. Made in France.
The lamp is made of bamboo canes and still has the original lampshade...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Luxury Bambu Trumpet Hanging Lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is a unique one. It originally belonged to an art collector who had it made in the 1960s. The lampshade is the real showstopper! It's a beautiful basket made in cameroon ar...
Category
1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French Riviera style pendant lamps by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of 3 pendant lamps designed by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Structure made of cane and fire-cured rattan, with a diffuser in beige textured hard paper. Safari-style, French Rivier...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Paper
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Beautiful unique...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$990 Sale Price / set
44% Off
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Set of 3 Elegant & Bold Murano Corridor Wall Sconces with pink glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of three Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in pink colored murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone. Gla...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century German Bulb Table Lamp Doria Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Mid-Century Bulb table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. It comes with a large glass diffuser and lamella base. The structural glass casts a special p...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bergboms, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 10.75"W x 12"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure.
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This superb wall light...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$536 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of ‘Bellflower’ Wall Sconces by Seguso Vetri d’Arte Murano, Italy, 1938
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Seguso Vetri d’Arte under the artistic direction of Archimede Seguso in Venice, circa 1938.
These sculptural lights take the ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Fendi Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite 1980s Fendi Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Illuminate your space with this stunning and rare Murano glass floor lamp, masterful...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'ZuZu' Polished Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
'ZuZu' Polished Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer Jacqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
TR & Co, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By Tr & Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by TR & Co, Norway, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 11.5"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dime...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Ceramic Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great multi-tone square German ceramic wall sconces from the 1970s. Single bulb wall lights/flush mounts shown with a mirror tip bulb that casts a wonderful shadow play against the w...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$800 / item
'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
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
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 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Table Lamp Rostrato and Bullicante Glass Mid-Century Production Italy 1950/60
Located in Palermo, IT
ERCOLE BAROVIER
Made in Murano, Italy, ca. 1950
Table lamp with one light, bell-shaped body in glass in shades of rostrato and bullicante green, and transparent. .Please watch the v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Brass Finish (Model 2033) Italy, 1960s
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Brass Patina (Model 2033) – Italy, 1960s
An exceptional sculptural table lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, circa 1960s. This rare piece fea...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Green Early Model Toledo Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Guzzini based on a design by Luigi Massoni from the 1960s. Here from the early edition with a one-piece trumpet base and in the rare col...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century wooden pendulum.
The lamp body forms a finely executed rib structure, which is covered from the inside with a translucent material. Parallel rings in the middle are nail...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric and paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.45"H x 10.1"W x 10.1"D
Bu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Paper
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model “Duan” designed by Florian Schulz, Germany 1970s.
Featuring polished brass frame and two circular round brass shades - lacquer...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Expansive Leaf Form Chandelier in Brass Fittings by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
This piece originates from Italy circa 1980. Features eight arms composed of beautiful hand blown Murano elements with beautiful striated white and clear glass hues. The frame is com...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
Stunning pair of wall sconces designed by Maison Arlus in the 1950s. These elegant fixtures feature a refined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Banci Firenze Gilded Iron Flower Italian Sconce or Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous flower shaped sconce or flush mount ceiling light in gilded iron. This incredibly charming and unique piece was produced by Banci Firenze in Italy during the 1970s.
In fab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and refined ceiling light from the 1930s. This flush mount ceiling fixture beautifully captures the understated elegance of the functionalist design era. Merging Nordic Art...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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