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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Gino Sarfatti Le Sfere Model 2042/6 Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass
Gino Sarfatti Le Sfere Model 2042/6 Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass

Gino Sarfatti Le Sfere Model 2042/6 Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass

$5,472 / item

Gino Sarfatti Le Sfere Model 2042/6 Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass

By Astep, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Model 2042/6 Design by Gino Sarfatti With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sarfatti’s beautiful interpretations of the luminous sphere is reintroduced. The r...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts
Set of Four Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts

Set of Four Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts

$7,934 / set

Set of Four Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts

By Carlo Nason, Vetri

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of four vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured blue glass wall or ceiling flush mounts. Italy, 1970s-1980s. Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights

Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights

$449 / item

Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp Brass top with opaline glass Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4”. 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced pe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia
1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia

1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia

$16,995

1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Iconic Gaetano Sciolari 37 cubes chrome chandelier , Italy Prime quality material, solid construction, fine assembly and craftsmanship. Brass cubes covered by a thick chrome coat. ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Beautiful 1970s square ceiling lamp made of pine wood by Alda Sweden
Beautiful 1970s square ceiling lamp made of pine wood by Alda Sweden

Beautiful 1970s square ceiling lamp made of pine wood by Alda Sweden

$956

Beautiful 1970s square ceiling lamp made of pine wood by Alda Sweden

Located in München, DE

Beautiful 1970s squared ceiling lamp by Alda. Made in Sweden. The frame is made of pine wood. The golden diffuser is made of plastic. Very elegant, minimalist design for pleasant lig...

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Triangle Design Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Murano Glass Triangle Design Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Murano Glass Triangle Design Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany

$875

Murano Glass Triangle Design Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Murano Glass Triangle Design Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all countries. Measurements...

Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970
Wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970

Wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970

$865Sale Price|69% Off

Wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970

By Poliarte

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional Poliarte inspired wall lighting bicolore glass Murano with structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design . The sculpt...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brass Smoke Glass Pair of Table Lamps attr. H. Agne Jacobsson, 1960s, Sweden
Brass Smoke Glass Pair of Table Lamps attr. H. Agne Jacobsson, 1960s, Sweden

Brass Smoke Glass Pair of Table Lamps attr. H. Agne Jacobsson, 1960s, Sweden

$1,096 / set

Brass Smoke Glass Pair of Table Lamps attr. H. Agne Jacobsson, 1960s, Sweden

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass Smoke Ball Glass Pair of Table Lamps attr. H. Agne Jacobsson, 1960s, Sweden Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Wired and sui...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elio Monesi Chandelier by Arredoluce, Italian Design, 1965
Elio Monesi Chandelier by Arredoluce, Italian Design, 1965

Elio Monesi Chandelier by Arredoluce, Italian Design, 1965

$16,800

Elio Monesi Chandelier by Arredoluce, Italian Design, 1965

By Elio Monesi, Arredoluce

Located in Vienna, AT

Elio Monesi mod. 12818 Chandelier, Suspension Light Glass Brass, 1960- Dimensions 53"x 24,4" x 33" (H) The chandelier model 12818 by Elio Monesi for Arredoluce is a scarce original ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube
Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube

Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube

$1,773 / set

Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube

By Venini

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 18 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Pe...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s

Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s

$3,033

Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp

$521

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A pretty brown glazed ceramic lamp with blue and green detail. Rewired and Pat tested. Shade for display.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern East German Moon Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern East German Moon Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern East German Moon Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 1960s

$1,844

Mid-Century Modern East German Moon Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare Moon Lamp version from GDR production by Erjoka. The manufacturer was based on Verner Panton's design from the 1960s. The lamp body consists of 10 ring-shaped slats that are ar...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades
Large Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades

Large Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades

$6,723 / item

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

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Black Enamel
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Black Enamel

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Black Enamel

$1,700 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Black Enamel

Located in Rome, IT

A balanced and well-proportioned pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a restrained yet distinctive design. Each sconce is composed of a circular brass wall p...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Mid-Century Kalmar Sconce Wall Lamp Icicle Murano Ice Glass 1970s, Vienna
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Sconce Wall Lamp Icicle Murano Ice Glass 1970s, Vienna

Large Mid-Century Kalmar Sconce Wall Lamp Icicle Murano Ice Glass 1970s, Vienna

$410Sale Price|20% Off

Large Mid-Century Kalmar Sconce Wall Lamp Icicle Murano Ice Glass 1970s, Vienna

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Andernach, DE

Magnificent wall lamp by 'Kalmar Kolarz KG', Austrias (Vienna) famous early 20th century up to today manufacturer of high-end design lighting. Made from 3 hand made, chunky Murano G...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant with Stunning Paper Shade, 1950s
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant with Stunning Paper Shade, 1950s

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant with Stunning Paper Shade, 1950s

$1,691

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant with Stunning Paper Shade, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunningly beautiful ceiling pendant made of a metal frame with a two-layered folded paper shade. This is a very rare model as we have not come across a similar example in 30 year...

Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Beautiful original Italian Mid Century Modern copper dome pendant light
Beautiful original Italian Mid Century Modern copper dome pendant light

Beautiful original Italian Mid Century Modern copper dome pendant light

$933

Beautiful original Italian Mid Century Modern copper dome pendant light

By Staff Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Elegant, beautiful, original Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp with a solid copper shade. Made in Italy. The shade is undamaged. It has no dents or bumps. With a beautiful patina. Not ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Copper

Large Ceiling Lamp PENTACLINIO, designed by Vico MAGISTRETTI for Artemide, 1961
Large Ceiling Lamp PENTACLINIO, designed by Vico MAGISTRETTI for Artemide, 1961

Large Ceiling Lamp PENTACLINIO, designed by Vico MAGISTRETTI for Artemide, 1961

$19,719

Large Ceiling Lamp PENTACLINIO, designed by Vico MAGISTRETTI for Artemide, 1961

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Ceiling lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1961. Italy, Artemide. The 'Pentaclinio' ceiling lamp by Magistretti, uses 5 double diffuser glass shades. Opaline glass pieces and brus...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade
Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade

Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade

$612 / item

Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Cast Iron wall light White opaline glass, brass top. Height of wall piece up to the glass: 36 cm / 14.17 inches Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

$2,917 / item

Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 pendant lamps, model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass. Measures: H 16.93...

Category

Early 1600s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

PAIR Murano Sconces Rostrato Glass
PAIR Murano Sconces Rostrato Glass

PAIR Murano Sconces Rostrato Glass

$2,400 / set

PAIR Murano Sconces Rostrato Glass

By Angelo Barovier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This pair was designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier which invented this type of glass called Rostrato. This particular glass is characterized by large reflectin...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Wall Lamp
Ceramic Wall Lamp

Ceramic Wall Lamp

$758

Ceramic Wall Lamp

By Alessi Ceramiche, Kaiser Leuchten, Goebel Company

Located in München, DE

Very nice ceramic lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful design and finish. The lamp with the hand-painted glaze is a real eye-catcher. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight s...

Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Ribbed Texture
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Ribbed Texture

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Ribbed Texture

$2,800 / set

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Ribbed Texture

Located in Puglia, Puglia

These Italian Murano glass wall lamps feature a soft, curved shape and refined striped details that lend depth and rhythm to the surface. The translucent glass diffuses the light eve...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-31N
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-31N

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-31N

$6,995

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-31N

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Malmö, SE

This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan. Model ST2-31N. The lampshade is created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ...

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy
Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy

Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy

$9,000

Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy

By Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid Century Modern large Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Venini style Italy 1990s. The Italian chandelier is made of olive green and salmon color glass balls and a brass frame. A...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

XXL Elongated Ovoid Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Green Lampshade by R. Houben
XXL Elongated Ovoid Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Green Lampshade by R. Houben

XXL Elongated Ovoid Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Green Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,783

XXL Elongated Ovoid Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Green Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table lamp. This  lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. The lamp ha...

Category

1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades

$3,600 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s featuring a minimal yet refined composition in brass and opaline glass. Each light presents a cylindrical opaline glass holder supporting ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1970s

Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1970s

$4,600

Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1970s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric and brass pendant light, model 2562, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, c. 1970s. Minor small stains on fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. ...

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970

$4,490

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970

By Kalmar Lighting, Orrefors, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Venini

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic light fixture model Tulipan by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives from the tulip s...

Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970

1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970

$2,917 / item

1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Measures: H 16.93” (43 c...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk

$5,133

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink fuxia silk glass tubes in a star shape. Per...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue / White Swirl Glaze
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue / White Swirl Glaze

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue / White Swirl Glaze

$3,150Sale Price|25% Off

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue / White Swirl Glaze

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Portland, OR

💡 Marshall Studios Martz Model M-83 Table Lamp (1950s/60s) — A true piece of midcentury design history, this stunning table lamp is attributed to the legendary Gordon and Jane Martz...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s

$4,700

Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, textured glass diffuser. Brass with beautiful patina. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Takes one medi...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s
Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s

Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s

$1,971

Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

This rare modern teak diablo floor lamp was designed in the 1960s. The base is weighted for a sturdy. Very elegant and unusual. A copper cuff sits in the center. The new upholstered ...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Linen, Teak

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Metal, France, 1930s
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Metal, France, 1930s

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Metal, France, 1930s

$2,500

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Metal, France, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue glass, chrome and metal pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dramatic patina on metal. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19...

Category

1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Big Murano Candy Pendant Yellow Swirl D:40 cm
Big Murano Candy Pendant Yellow Swirl D:40 cm

Big Murano Candy Pendant Yellow Swirl D:40 cm

$1,160 / item

Big Murano Candy Pendant Yellow Swirl D:40 cm

Located in København, DK

Big Murano candy pendant lamp in a beautiful soft yellow nuance. All our lamps are mouth-blown glass and are handmade in Italy at a glassworks. Therefore the expression of the lamp w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave relector have a nice patina on it . Contain 3 E26 sockets rated at 60 watt each .

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers

Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers

$1,283 / set

Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined pair of modern Italian wall lights inspired by the iconic geometry of Stilnovo. Handcrafted in Italy, each sconce features a solid brass arm paired with a painted metal dia...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair

$3,850 / set

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This fabulous pair of Art Deco-style Murano glass sconces is entirely handcrafted. They are decorated entirely using the Pulegoso technique, which features large air bubbles within t...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Very beautiful 1960s ceramic table lamp with original fabric shade
Very beautiful 1960s ceramic table lamp with original fabric shade

Very beautiful 1960s ceramic table lamp with original fabric shade

$816

Very beautiful 1960s ceramic table lamp with original fabric shade

Located in München, DE

Beautiful 1960s German ceramic table lamp with an original fabric shade. Heavy, ornate ceramic base in dark brown, with a partly rough, partly smooth finish. The original shade is ma...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Gerben van Hes Ceramic Table Lamp, Twentsch Ros, Netherlands, 1960s
Gerben van Hes Ceramic Table Lamp, Twentsch Ros, Netherlands, 1960s

Gerben van Hes Ceramic Table Lamp, Twentsch Ros, Netherlands, 1960s

$1,750

Gerben van Hes Ceramic Table Lamp, Twentsch Ros, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare table lamp was designed by Gerben van Hes and made in his own studio 'Twentsch Ros’ in the Netherlands in the 1960s. The base is signed/inscribed with Hes on the underside....

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

1940s Swedish Marble and Brass Floor Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Malmö
1940s Swedish Marble and Brass Floor Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Malmö

1940s Swedish Marble and Brass Floor Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Malmö

$3,360

1940s Swedish Marble and Brass Floor Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Malmö

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Elegant and sculptural Swedish floor lamp from the 1940s, attributed to Bröderna Malmströms, a maker known for refined craftsmanship and decorative lighting designs. This striking p...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s

Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s

$1,341

Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Art Deco Murano sconce by Ercole Barovier. This bellflower-shaped sconce was produced in Italy during the late 1940s. In fabulous condition, with no chips or cracks. This ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Spiral Sculpted-Wood Table Lamp
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Spiral Sculpted-Wood Table Lamp

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Spiral Sculpted-Wood Table Lamp

$1,295

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Spiral Sculpted-Wood Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut-Stained Oak Wood, Brass, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 33in H x 7.50in W x 7.50in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 17in W x 17in D ________________________________________ Tran...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass

$39,500

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2054', nickel-plated brass, satin crystal glass, Italy, circa 1960 This chandelier (c. 1960) by the esteemed French master glass wor...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy

Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy

$1,458

Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy

By Arteluce

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern multicolored 3-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s With nice original midcentury patina. Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s. The...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s
Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s

Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s

$1,160

Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s

By Lyfa

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very rare nautical/martime pendant ceiling lamp composed of a high-quality brass base, adjustable opaline inner-shade with brass accents and a gorgeous teal green aluminum outer sh...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Levroux Hammered Brass Wall Sconce Mid Century Modern Style, Leaf Lighting
Levroux Hammered Brass Wall Sconce Mid Century Modern Style, Leaf Lighting

Levroux Hammered Brass Wall Sconce Mid Century Modern Style, Leaf Lighting

$796Sale Price / item|20% Off

Levroux Hammered Brass Wall Sconce Mid Century Modern Style, Leaf Lighting

Located in İstiklal, TR

Levroux hammered brass wall sconce is a sculptural and sophisticated lighting fixture that embodies the essence of mid-century chic design. Entirely handmade by skilled artisans, thi...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of 9 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
1 of 9 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

1 of 9 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

$921 / item

1 of 9 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

Wonderful hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With a beautiful shell of opal glass, and a small brass base. The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environme...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mouille Style Brass and Lacquer Italian Chandelier 10 Lights
Mid-Century Modern Mouille Style Brass and Lacquer Italian Chandelier 10 Lights

Mid-Century Modern Mouille Style Brass and Lacquer Italian Chandelier 10 Lights

$4,900 / item

Mid-Century Modern Mouille Style Brass and Lacquer Italian Chandelier 10 Lights

By Serge Mouille, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Serge Mouille style: a sculptural chandelier in matte black and brass. Customizable in Classic RAL colors, dimensions, and shade count - made to order for visionary interiors. A scul...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, and Glashütte Limburg. 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 $60 and tops out at $649,671 while the average work can sell for $2,162.

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