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
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell is a glass and ceramic designer who has worked for many European companies. One o...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Conic Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Conic Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs.
Wired ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,455 / set
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 ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Textured Green Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This fixture features layers of hand-blown glass elements in a myriad of green and clear hues. The pieces of glass also alternate in ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Petite Cute Starburst Pattern Limburg Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Hans Bergström Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful Swedish brass and wood chandelier, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning. Carved elm wood centerpiece with brass leaves decoration on top, and five ribbed brass ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,175 / item
German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier or flush mount designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.125" Height x 16.25" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulb...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Gray Enamel Brass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French dark grey enamel and brass desk light.
2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch
Available with UK / US plug
Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All la...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Paavo Tynell, 1950s pair of brass wall sconces model 9414 for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your home with the timeless elegance of Paavo Tynell's pair of brass wall sconces, model 9414 for Taito Oy. Crafted in exquisite brass, these sconces reflect the hallmark of ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass and brass wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Red 6786 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp by Kaiser glow in a special color.
A simple and functional design. The gently curved lines of the umbrella are striking, which are rejuvenated in one point to...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, Blue Amber Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous pendant light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available. The price is per light.
Each lamp ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 6"W x 8"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not i...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Erik Hoglund Eight- Arm Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Height: (light fixture only) - 23.62 inches
Total height : 4...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Floor lamp in amber and green Murano blown glass, the structure is in brass, four bulbs.
The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,157 / item
Sculptural Midcentury Sand Brown Stoneware Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural brutalist midcentury modern ceramic table lamp with custom light sage green linen shade handmade in Denmark.
Stamped and signed under base.
Shade included - can be switch...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This fabulous chandelier was produced by the renowned masters of Murano glass Barovier and Toso, in Italy du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 11.5"W x 7"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Clear Glass Sunflower Pattern Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sunflower pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found on an ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Adjustable Wall Lights Sconces, Kalmar Josef Frank, Brass Wood Wicker, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Reibe' no. 4060 with by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s).
The light is based on a design...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 12.5” Bottom...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Raw Aluminum for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Raw Aluminum for Tala
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British pleasure garden, The Muse mixes the classic lantern aesthetic with ultra-modern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal, teak, and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4.0"W x 8.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.5"H...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
White Opaline Glass Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant
White Bakelite top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for in...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Modernist Mocha Brown Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage tall ceramic and wood baluster table lamp features elongated ceramic body with geometric textured pattern and defined round base, topped with the carved wooden neck. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Glass Murano pair wall lighting, Italy, 1960
Located in La xara, VC
superbe mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique set by m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$596 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker Weave & Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Italian Mid-century Modern Wall Sconces, Rattan, Wicker
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Pair of half cylinder wall lights with wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Add a sculptural statement to your space with this exceptional mid-century modern style chandelier, designed to infuse sophistication and bold geometry into any interior. Featuring a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Brass And Black Five Armes German Sputnik Chandelier With Art Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking Sputnik-style chandelier from Germany dates to the 1950s and features a dynamic five-arm configuration. Each arm holds a sculptural conical opaline glass shade with ver...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Straw, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a straw lampshade model 'Jo-Jo Zug' no. 2505 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s.
The li...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Maison Lunel, France circa 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chandelier by Maison Lunel.
Designed and made in France, 1950s.
Six opaline glass demi globes.
Takes 6 candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Can also be used as ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, 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
Swedish Square Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Metal and Fabric, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish square flush mount ceiling lamp, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker, 1970s. Made from metal, semi-transparent fabric, with a removable wooden grid. In good original condition, th...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Blitz table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Steel table or desk lamp designed by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi for Stilnovo. It was designed in the 70s. Color is green, cable is black.
Sculptural form made by bending one steel pla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Attributed Chrome and White Moon Table Lamp, Denmark, Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Moon table lamp, rendered in a polished chrome hoop frame and base with white polyester articulating shade that can be adjusted to allow for more or less diffused light. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25” H x 5.125” W x 2.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 5.125” W x .55”...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Italian Wall Sconce - Vintage STILNOVO Brass and Opaline Glass applique
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a singular Italian mid-century wall sconce, attributed to the renowned design lineage of STILNOVO. This lamp embodies the sleek, geometric aesthetics of the 1950s and 196...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition and f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Danish Mid-Century Wall Light, 1950s.
By Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Wall Light, 1950s.
Beautiful and rare Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall lamp made by Lyfa Denmark in the 1950s.
Made from stained oak and has its original ple...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
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
Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Monumental Chandelier by Tasha Heifetz. Compromised of 10 elements each 6" x 16" suspended. 5 colors, in pairs produced by Rotalfex from their revolutionary material imparting colors...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Large vintage murano glass table lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large murano glass table lamp.
The hand made glass shade is mounted on a patinated brass bases.
The lamp shades has stripes, adding a cool touch to the design.
Tested and ready to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Bubble Glass Lamp, STAFF, Krüger, Mid-Century, B condition
Located in Berlin, BE
One of two classic ball lamps with bubble relief. Original from the 1970s.
Glass / chrome
Manufacturer: Staff, Germany
Design: Rolf Krüger
Diameter: 24 cm / 9.45 inches
Cable le...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Barovier Large Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique chandelier was produced by the renowned master of Murano glass Barovier in I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy.
In pristin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Large Glass Flush Mount, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare 36.6" semi glass flush-mount with deep incisions, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1955
Early vintage original flush mount light by Max Ingrand. Iconic large fix...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Enameled Glass & Brass Flush Mount, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German designer, late Art Deco style flush mount, 1950s.
The light features a round, slightly convex glass shade in a soft light green color with an etched radial pattern emanating ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to us...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Murano glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Cerulean Blue Crackle Glazed Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large ceramic lamps with a Beautiful Cerulean blue crackle glaze.
The lamps are mounted on turned wooden and brass bases and they have been Newly rewired
with adju...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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