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 legendary 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.
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
Gino Sarfatti, Adjustable Table Lamp, White Metal, Leather, Arteluce, Italy 1966
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable table lamp, designed and produced by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1966.
White-lacquered metal socket is mounted on the base in form of a leather pouch filled w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Houseof Brass Diffuser Wall Light in Metal with LED Bulb
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This versatile, low-profile wall light is part of the houseof diffuser family. The round shade folds to diffuses a warm illuminating glow. Ideal for a living space or bedroom. Brass ...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Brass Hanging Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Acid treated and torch-cut pendant designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the early 1960s. Manufactured by Holm-Sørensen & Pedersen in Denmark, circa 1970. Makers mark present to th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Sconces in the Leleu Style, 2 Pairs Available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bronze sconces in the Leleu style, circa 1950.
2-light, 40 watts max bulb.
US rewired.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Flushmount Faceted Crystal Light Fixture by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning light fixture by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The fixture is made of gilded brass and with lots of facetted crys...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each wall light has 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s pendant lamp “Carolin” model T549 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s pendant light “Carolin” model T549.
Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Made in Sweden.
Complete frame and canopy are made of shiny nickel-plated b...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Venini Wall Lighting Pair Glass with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Venini wall lighting murano glass with in iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the design.
This wall lighting pair are in good condition...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Striking Palmette Murano Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic modern Murano glass and brass-mounted Palmette floor lamp.
Available also a pair.
There are 3 E 27 light bulbs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Rare Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare pair of clear glass and bronze flower table lamps in the style of Maison Baguès, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: each 1 x E27 or E26 (US) ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
High quality and in very good conditio...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Gold Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions:41,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is shipped safely unscrewed.
5x E27 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Our lamps are tested, cleaned and suitable for use in the USA.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass petals.
By Galleria Veneziani.
Frame available chrome or gold 24-karat
Dimensions: 2...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Big Sconce Maison Jansen Attributed Crystal and Metal Gold-Plated
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury big sconce Maison Jansen attributed crystal and metal gold-plated , chic and elegant design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1960s Austrian Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount Frosted Rippled Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1960s Austrian flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Kalmar Leuchten. The flush mount features four thick rippled Murano frosted glass sides and one large element attached to a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian amber Murano glass and brass chandelier.
It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada), although it may be necessary to purchase dif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Chandelier for Boulanger, Belgium, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Belgian manufacturer S Boulanger, 1970s.
Imbued with timeless elegance this sculptural brass chandelier with 13 light fixtures, captivates...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Three Orange Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Scandinavian three orange and white cased glass globe pendant chandelier. Overall height is 47 inches. Height can be adjusted to your requirements. Two chandeliers are available. Eac...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Glass
Set of 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Gruppo Luce made by La Murrina Round Green Color Midcentury Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary green color for this "Gruppo Luce" La Murrina chandelier, a green color with a unique transparency. Its green color is really guessed for a d...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
1 of 9 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century Wall light by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixture req...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Italian Chandelier in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small chandelier in polished brass. It consists of 3 adjustable brass pipes/shades connected to a center disc. It's chain supported and still retain its original brass canopy/ceiling...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold. 18 lights spread a magical light. Measures: diameter 156...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950’s Rose-Brown Desk Lamp w/ Pen Holder Coils
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp with an angled, curled-under base that has two coiled, brass pen holders; echoing the brass, adjustable, hose neck. The...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Effetre International Murano Ceiling Pendant Lamp Lino Tagliapietra Memphis Era
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Large Effetre International Murano ceiling pendant lamp designed by Lino Tagliapietra. This is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship with artistic flair. The lamp features a la...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Sconces with Crystal Flowers in the Manner of Emil Stejnar, Vienna 1950
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Charming pair of wall sconces with crystal flowers on a brass frame. This kind of lights were manufactured in the 1950s by Emil Stejnar / Rupert Nikoll, Vienna.
Measures: height 9...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Gray Dazor Floating Articulated Floor Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Lafayette, IN
This lamp is a rare piece of Mid-Century Modern Industrial Design and features the hard-to-find, original gray/silver paint that really sets off the form beautifully. However, this l...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Unique Italian design ceramic ‘Flower’ lamp, 1970’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful ceramic flower base lamp produced in Italy 1970’s. Unique design piece which will decorate any interior.
Condition
Good, age related usage marks.
Dimensions
height: 74 cm...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern six lights chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy in the sixties it's a beautiful and iconic piece of lighting that embodies the clean lines, elegant simp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Chandelier flower accents candelabra 1960s mcm
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. 12 Candelabra bulbs around the circumference accentuated with brass wire flowerlets at the bottom of each. From underneath...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Designed by Carlo Nason.
Hig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 12 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each and compatible with the US/UK/ etc. Standards. Very good...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Sets Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Huge Modern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking pair of large Italian Murano glass chandelier made with numerous amazing pine glass pendants.
Winter collection by Gall...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Starburst 22“ Amber Murano Chandelier Iridescent Glass & Brass, SiSche 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large starburst 10-lights chandelier with iridescent amber Murano glass stars on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Large Florian Schulz Brass Flushmount Ceiling /Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high quality brass flushmount ceiling lights 'Sela 50' by Florian Schulz. Slid brass in a tarnished finis dish with five bulb setup around that stem, the flushmounts can also...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Rattan Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Six Lights, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ceiling pendant
Lustre in rattan
Chandelier with six light bulbs
This can be rewired in US or UK standard
Good condition.
Shipping:
P 50 L 86 H 18 1.4kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Maison Arlus Pair of Sconces 3 pairs available, . Priced by pair
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sconces by Arlus in Jules Leleu style, 3 pairs available.
Priced by pair
US rewired and in working condition.
Two lights, 75 watts max per bulb.
measurements witho...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Disc White and Red Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 white and red discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels.
Nine E 14 light bulbs. Height without chain 40 cm.
Available also a pair.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
A Pair of Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Sconce Lamp, Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This wall mounted lamp combines modern functionality with a sculptural rattan design inspired by Italian mid-century art. The intricate rattan details and a pattern of vertical lines...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Ceramic Brown and Orange Wall Light Sputnik Germany 1970s
By Leola, Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 sets of ceramic brown and orange wall light Sputnik Germany 1970s
The pictures are for 1 set of 2 wall lights. The listed price is for one set. 2 sets are available.
Heavy...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Style Green Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
By Porta Romana
Located in Brescia, IT
The table lamp has a contemporary and elegant shape that reproduces the Italian Mid-Century style.
This pair of stunning table lamps has been made in light green ceramic and has th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Brutalist pendant lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Sørensen & Co. Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning brutalist pendant lamp, model 6407, was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Sørensen & Co in Denmark in the 1960's. The use and work of oxidised brass makes this l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Octagonal Brass Glass Lights, Glashütte Limburg, 1970's
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique octagonal glass light flush mount or wall light is manufactured in Germany during the 1970s, (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geometric and simpl...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Italian Design Angelo Lelli Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressive eighteen-arm chandelier made of smoked brass with frosted murano glass lampshades attributed to Angelo Lelli, a rare iconic Mid Century Modern Italian design pendant with wonderful curved shape and beautiful decorative detailing designed by the founder and creative director of the celebrated lighting company Arredoluce.
18 scrolled arms branch out from a central sphere creating an eye-catching effect enhanced by tulip flower shaped brass bobeche each housing white frosted Murano glass lampshades. The tall lampshades have a conical form to simulate a stylized flower. The whole rests on round satin glass drip pans.
For something truly awe-inspiring, you need look no further, this large scale vintage chandelier is truly an elegant...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 1960s Ignazio Gardella Metal and Pressed Glass Pendant for Azucena
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Ignazio Gardella metal and pressed glass pendant for Azucena. Minimalist and modern, this quintessentially 1960s Italian design is executed in black painted metal and two...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s.
This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy.
It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder.
It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment.
Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter
Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter
This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina.
Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Modern Italian Murano Chandelier, 52 Glass Petals Drop, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Italian Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with
crystal powder and then rough inside.) with a chrome frame.
Period: 1970s-1980s.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of 2 Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Minimalist iron and clear glass pendant light manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Octagonal shaped lantern and multifaceted clear glass.
High quality and ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Murano iced glass flush mount light with metal & brass hardware. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s.
Lighting: the lamp takes three small E14 base Edison bulbs.
Condition:...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A documented pendant light by designed Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Santillana was the director and a designer for the famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1959
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1959 in red.
Poul Henningsen designed this iconic lamp in 1958 and the launch was in September of that year at Illums Bolighus.
This PH 5 is in great condition for its age and this model will only appreciate in value because it is rare.
This PH pendant...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Pair of Bergboms Marble and Steel Table Lamps, 1970s, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large and heavy pair of marble stone table lamps with chromed steel arms. Bergboms design with all new cotton shades, made in Sweden This pair of table lamps will give that great loo...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
1 of 2 Large Brass Opal Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large brass opal glass wall lights, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requires 1 standard b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Taraxacum cocoon pendant light designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. This captivating fixture features an en...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
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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