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 Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – Unique 1960 Piece
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – A Rare 1960 Masterpiece with Original Patina
Step into the elegance of the past with this breathtaking Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with amber glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite wall light transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design and the ele...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Canasta Floor Lamp in the style of Cedric Hartman, 1960s
By Obor
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Obor.
The design impresses with the fine execution of the details and t...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Vorst, BE
Cocoon pendant lamp, organic form. Design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
A thin steel framework covered with sprayed resin, which gives a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Heigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,603 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura III pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$310 / item
Table lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Table lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1940s
A refined table lamp designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s. The lamp features a round glass base supporting a b...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 20th century orange bird ceramic table lamp circa 1970 signed unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French unique handmade lamp
Large 20th century bird design ceramic table lamp
Signed under the base
Orange and brown ceramic glazes colors
original perfect condition
electrica...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Italian 18-Light Brass Chandelier - In the Style of Stilnovo - 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary pendant chandelier dating from the 1950s, attributed to the prestigious Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the Mid-Century Modern desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass, metal, and glass wall lights designed and produced by Stilnovo in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.75"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Aquamarine Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Something truly incredible this Murano chandelier. Surprising design from the 70s, due to the very particular shape of these large aquamarine glass stalactites. Very elegant, it will...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.0"H x 32.0"W x 32.0"D
Bulb specification: E-26
Number of sockets: 4
All items...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5.0"H x 9.0"W x 8.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of Mid-Century Pink Murano Hobnail Glass Table Lamps by Fenton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades
Materials: Pink Murano Hobnail Glass, Patinated Brass Bases
Dimensions:
21”H x 6”W x 6”D
Shade:
10"H x 15"W x 15"D
Pair of Mid-Century...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Light Amber Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with light amber clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo pendant lamp with wool felt shade and metal structure, italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A geometric pendant lamp with wool felt shade, metal structure, produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s
A lamp always captivates for its ability to cast light and shape atmosphere. In th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 18.0"W x 18.0"D
Bulb specification: E-26
Number of sockets: ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.3"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 clear 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 clear glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
J.T. Kalmar, Pelikan, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, brass, plastic band and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 62"H x 15"W x 27"D
Bulb Speci...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.25"W x 2.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Synthetic, Wood
$360 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Minimalist Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century floor lamp with distinctive base.
The design is reminiscent of the Dornstab floor lamp designs of Kalmar. The funnel-shaped shade sits at the end of a long brass shaft. It can be tilted and rotated via a joint. The shade is open on both sides. In this way, the light comes out not only directly downwards but additionally as indirect room light in the opposite direction. The minimalist base is fork-shaped and catches the cantilevered lamp...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H x 8.5"W x 5.125"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.0"
Dimension...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This elegant pair of flush mount ceiling lights from the 1950s. A wonderful example of early mid-century modern design from the Nordic region. Designed during a time when Scandinavia...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant for GUBI.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pendants e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,299 / item
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and red-lacquered metal table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear to metal consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.75” Top Diame...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mauri Almari, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Mauri Almari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.125"H x 11.0"W x 5.625"D
Back Plate ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique adjustable table lamp in mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. This delightful lamp in the shape of a bell flower was designed by Ercole Barovier in Italy during t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
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
Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps by Vintage Murano Gallery, 1990
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps by Vintage Murano Gallery, 1990
A breathtaking pair of handcrafted Murano glass ceiling lamps, made in Italy by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1990. Th...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Terracotta Ceramic Table Lamp with Oatmeal 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
Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Enormous Mid-Century Modern Brass & Handblown Glass Chandelier, Art Deco Style, 1950s.
A breathtaking and rare monumental chandelier from the 1950s, masterfully handcrafted with tim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch 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 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mat opaline glass pendant.
Brass top.
200 cm / 80" black cotton wire.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega - red glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques. Wall lights have 6 red and lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 18.60 inches (...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Green Glass Meteor Table Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handblown deep green Glass Table Lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Meteor D (large model). Label from Holmega...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted ci...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,789 / set
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture.
I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Minimalist Table Lamps, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age German Minimalist Table Lamps from Hillebrand Leuchten, 1960s, Set of 2
Minimalist mid-century table lamp by Hillebrand.
The rectangular shade can rotate arou...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy. c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to brass consistent with age and use
Wear consistent with age and use...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Studio B.B.P.R 'Polinnia' Glass and Chrome Table Lamp c. 1964 for Artemide
By Artemide, Studio BBPR
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Studio B.B.P.R 'Polinnia' glass and chrome table lamp, c. 1964 for Artemide.
Executed in chromed brass and pressed (holophane) glass and designed by the Milan based collectiv...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage glass petals drop wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period: late ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$1,073 / set
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI iridescent glass wall sconces
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 16 Murano handmade POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold pai...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black One-Arm Standing Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standing Lamp model "One-Arm Standing Lamp" designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$5,010 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1 'of 3' 1960 Germany Modernist Wall Sconce Aventurine Murano Glass & Wood
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant wall sconce with handblown aventurine Murano glass with gold dust on a wooden wall mount. This Murano light radiate warm, indirect light into your modern home. Manufactured b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood, Oak
PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen early version
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking pendant features 72 metal leaves in 12 precise rows of six, creating soft, glare-free light in every direction. Its name reflects the unique, layered design that radiat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Large Gio Ponti 10-Arm Ceiling Light, 1960, Arredoluce
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large Gio Ponti 10-arm ceiling light produced by Arredoluce, circa 1960. Large polished brass structure with satin glass diffusers. Very good original condition with a nice pati...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Erik Hoglund Large Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large rare mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Height: (light fixture only) - 41.33 inches
Totaly heig...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Glass and Brass Leaves, Italy 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant hand blown Murano glass wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of two blown Murano glass leafs. Mounted on an brass frame. The leaves refract the light beautifully...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber glass wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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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