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
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brass and Glass Cube Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of German Mid-Century Modern wall sconces with cubist design. The sconces feature brass frames with two hand-crafted cut glass shades with block forms. Frames can be mounted ver...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bouquet Modern Design Brass Wall Lamp Pair from the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning and one of a kind vintage wall lamp pair designed as a lovely bouquet of brass flowers and white bakelite shades as flower buds. Made in the 1940s. Unknown designer and he...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Style of Jieldé French Industrial Desk Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
In the style of French Jieldé an Industrial Table Desk Lamp in patinated brass
Unmarked.
15h x 6d x 3.25 w inches
Original unrestored preowned vintage condition.
Refer to images
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern "See-Through" Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari for Lightolier
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHROME "SEE-THROUGH" CHANDELIER BY GAETANO SCOLARI
Italy, circa 1970s; retaining original Lightolier label to ceiling cap
Item # 108NOL27P
A striking design by Gaetano Scolari for L...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Peill & Putzler Red Opal Glass Pendant, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A modern deep red opal glass pendant designed by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Plates Chandelier, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Murano glass plates chandelier, 1960s Italy
Fully functional.
With six E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Handmade Copper Floor Lamp from R.S.A., South Africa, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Never seen an identical lamp, probably unique. Handmade in South Africa.
Marked.
Executed in copper sheet, each lamp comes with 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired an...
Category
1970s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Elegant Vintage Glass, Wood and Brass Floor Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This beautiful floor lamp features a wood and brass frame and a glass lampshade.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Golden Metal Leaf Pendant Lamp in Hollywood Regency from Leola 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Leola, Made in Germany.
Fully functional.
With an E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Opaline Glass and Wicker Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Opaline glass and wicker ceiling lamp, 1960s.
Fully functional.
With an E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Opaline Glass, Wood
Rondella Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier shown in Pyrex borosilicate glasses hand blown to produce a spiraled effect, mounted on polished nickel frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Don Ward Etched Glass Panel Wood and Brass Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage wood and brass lamps. The glass panels on these light fixtures have an etched leaf design.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Wall Lamp / Milanese Design of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating.
This wall light by Ignazio Gardella w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Very rare elegant Murano glass lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Recognized by connoisseurs as a true iconic design. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Italian designer Carlo Nason was born...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount in Textured Glass by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-Century Modern circular flush mount light by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s or 70s.
The glass shade comprises a single piece of...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lampira Sconces by Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Italian vintage wall lamp model "Lampira", with ABC lid and white opaline glass shade designed by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Pair of Rare Hand Carved Wooden Table Lamps from Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of rare wooden table lamps from Temde, Switzerland 1960s .
Hand carved in Honduras, made in Switzerland.
The lamp with the shade shown here is 73cm high, the lamp base al...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper and Glass Bubbles Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed and manufactured in the 1960s, Germany.
Dimensions:
Dm 6.7 in. x H 20.5 in. Dm 17 cm x H 52 cm adjus...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide.
Originally designed in 1986, the authorized re-edition of this table lamp is still made in Italy today using only the finest quality materials and scrupulous attention to detail by Artemide. 'Shogun' is part of the Artemide masterpieces collection and is featured in the collections of museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The lamp remains an icon, and a stunning work of contemporary design. Its adjustable shade marries functionality with design eloquently.
Mario Botta was born in 1943 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. In his work he took inspiration from such masters as Le Corbusier, Louis I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
1950s Fontana Arte Cut Glass Chandelier Style of Max Ingrand Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s stunning cut glass six arm chandelier, Italy
attribution Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Italy
Unmarked.
Delicate graceful design
Made with cut glass patinated brass painted aluminum....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Marcello Fantoni Asian Figural Table Lamps Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italy 1950s Marcello Fantoni Asian Figural Table Lamps
Italian Glazed Ceramic with Enamel Finish Brass Wood
Signed
Finely Carved Man & Woman...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Staggered Three Arm Polished Brass & Faceted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Germany, circa 1970. It features three staggered cylindrical arms that descend from a circular base all i...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp with six lighting bodies by Stilnovo in brass and opaline glass from the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s.
This amazing light fixture is handcrafted of brass and cut-glass.
Socket: 14 x (e27) ...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Large Mid-Century Clear Murano and Brass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and large Italian Murano glass mid-century central wall sconce or flush mount. This fixture was made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice company “Mazzega”.
Mazzega lie ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' Black Outside and Gold Inside by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976.
Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
The story of Sonora ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Two Enlighten 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage White and Black Round Table Lamp
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1970s vintage table lamp with black wood base and plastic big light globe. In really good conditons with only few signs of time.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Vintage black and white flloor amp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1970s vintage floor lamp with wood and iron black structure and plastic light globe. E27 light globe. In very good conditions with only few...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Flexible Black Table Lamp "Tizio" by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage flexible black table lamp "Tizio" by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s.
"Tizio" table lamp was designed by Industrial designer Richard Sapper in 1972 for iconic italian c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large White Hanging Lamp "Omega" by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1962
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1962.
The Omega lamp is made in opaline glass and nickel-plated brass.
Its height is adjustable.
Literat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp in Cut Crystal with Platform, Colored in the Mass
Located in Verviers, BE
Table lamp in modernist cut crystal with a suspended block of crimson stapping colored in the mass.
Eye-catching and distinctive effect.
The sizes are measured without a lampshade....
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Space Age pendant light was designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made o...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather Sconce Light in Cobalt, Noma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Ferna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Table or Wall Lamps, by Kamenicky Senov, 1960’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of brass, glass
2x 40W, E14 or E15 socket
With aged patina
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Satin Finish Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass sputnik style chandelier with satin finish.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Brass & Opaline Glass Sconces by Maison Arlus, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome pair of French sconces was designed and manufactured by Maison Arlus in the 1950s. The lights are made of black lacquered metal and polished brass with an asymmetrical opaline glass lamp...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass 25 Trois D’or pendant
2 meter black cotton flex
brass top
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Large chrome bubble table or desk lamp, made in Germany in the late 1960s.
The lamp has got a E27 Edison screw-on socket.
And safe for immediate usage in the World.
The sizes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rock Crystal and Amethyst Drop Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage brass chandelier frame restored with custom polished amethyst and rock crystal drop elements.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
French Modern Table Lamp in Oak with Ivory Shade, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rustic and elegant table lamp was produced in France in the 1950s. The lamp is made of solid oakwood displaying a striking wood grain. The new ivory shade in tapered drum shape ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Assembled 20th Century Turned Wooden Lamp Unique Item
Located in Verviers, BE
Assembled 20th century turned wooden lamp unique item
Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only
but cannot ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Assembled 20th Century Turned Wooden Lamp
Located in Verviers, BE
Assembled 20th century turned wooden lamp
Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only
but cannot be shipped a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Glass Butter Gold Seven Vintage Sconces Wall Lights 1970s Florence, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Butter glass and golden ceramic and metal details set of seven vintage sconces or wall lights, which were designed 1970s Florence, Italy.
This elegant set of 7 sconces...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Swedish Snowflake Pendant, Smoked Glass Ceiling Light by Orrefors
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging snowflake pendant, ceiling light made of hand blown Orrefors glass and chrome, produced by Orrefors, featuring a one light socket in good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Sconces Group of Ten from Early 80's
Located in bari, IT
Stock of ten vintage 80s wall lamps, lacquered iron structure, plexiglass diffuser in various colors. Italian production dating from around the 80s.
Ava...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
José Antonio Coderch Lamp "Disa" with Original Packaging, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Disa lamp or Coderch lamp, designed by Jose Antonio Coderch in 1957, manufactured in Spain, circa 1950.
It's composed by two sheets of bentwood in...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Large chrome bubble table or desk lamp, made in Germany in the late 1960s.
The lamp has got a E27 Edison screw on socket.
The sizes are measured without lamp shade.
Recently cleane...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Light Ball" Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1965
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large pair of lamps that can be used as flushmounts or wall sconces by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1965. Brass and opaline glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Sciolari Style Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous mid-century brass chandelier in the manner of Sciolari made by Staff Leuchten, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
The chandelier is made of full brass and has a long bras...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK Amsterdam, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set stunning sconces designed in the style of RAAK. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Good condition that means this piece is not new but in a very good vintage condition with some beautiful minor signs of wear and use commensurate with age.
Each lamp consists out of two pipes with two bulb sockets for each pipe, on a warm brass wall plate...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Ceiling Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Black Cone, 1960s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Black cone-shaped light pendant by Bent Karlby for Lyfa. Lyfa stands behind this beauty, which was designed in the 1960s. The cone-shaped design of the lamp gives a very good light. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Armitage Triple Suspension Lamp
Located in London, GB
Given the adjustable cable, The Armitage triple suspension lamp can be suspended at any given height in its designated space, working well in central positions with rooms, above bars and providing an ambient light.
The walnut structure consists of three stems spaced radially which are connected by a branching detail.
The distinctive conical lampshades are attached to the carved heads at the ends of the stems. They are also the same shades as the original Armitage floor lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage 'Verner Panton' Chandelier, Danish Production by J. Luber, 1964
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage 'Verner Panton' chandelier, Danish production by J. Luber, 1964.
The chandelier features suspended elements in mother of pearl supported by brass chains.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier in Chrome and Glass by Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with six arms in chrome and glass. Uses twelve E14 lightbulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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Danish Pendant Wood
Desk Reading Lamp
Figurine Lamp