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Gino Sarfatti, Model 2042/9 Ceiling Light 1960s SINGLE
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Fully restored Gino Sarfatti, model 2042/9 light with nine frosted glass balls.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti Model 1055 Floor Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti Model 1055 adjustable floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1955.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gino Sarfatti model 2095/9 ceiling lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti model 2095/9 ceiling lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1958 Original wiring and labels.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Gino Sarfatti model 1073 Floor Lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti model 1073 floor lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: 81.5” H x 9.45” W x
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti model 595/P wall lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti model 595/P wall lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s in all original condition retaining
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep. Originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gino Sarfatti model 2133 chandeliers Arteluce Italy 1972
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Gino Sarfatti Model 2133 chandeliers, produced by Arteluce in Italy in 1972. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep. This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model #21 Red Perforated Sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #21 red perforated sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955. Executed in red painted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gino Sarfatti model 540G for Arteluce Italy 1968
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and large version of the Gino Sarfatti Model 540 G (G=grande), produced by Arteluce Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Small Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep. Originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep. Originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep. This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in red for Arteluce. Executed in red painted aluminum and custom
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Black for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in black for Arteluce. Executed in black painted aluminum and custom
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in White for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce for Arteluce. Executed in white painted aluminum and custom
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces for Arteluce. Executed in white painted aluminum and custom
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Green for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in green for Arteluce. Executed in original green painted aluminum
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model 114 3-Shade Articulating Wall Lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti model 114 3-shade articulating wall lights. Comprised of 3 white
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #21 Red Perforated Sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model #21 red perforated sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955. Executed in red
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Wall Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 wall lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized Astep
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Blue and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Blue and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce. Executed in blue painted aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Orange and Burnished Brass
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in orange and burnished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Black for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in black for Arteluce. Executed in black painted aluminum
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Red for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in red for Arteluce. Executed in red painted aluminum and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Green for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in green for Arteluce. Executed in original green painted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Polished Brass
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in gray and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Polished Brass
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in gray and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Blue and Polished Brass
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 table lamp in blue and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Champagne
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model 2109/16/14 opaline glass chandelier in champagne for Astep. This Astep re
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 238/2 Wall Lamp in Black for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 238/2 wall lamp in black for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an authorized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 238/2 Wall Lamp in Champagne for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 238/2 wall lamp in champagne for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 chandelier in black for Astep. This Astep re-edition of Gino
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 chandelier in champagne for Astep. This Astep re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti model 211 sconces Arteluce Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare in two tone black and grey model 211 wall lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model 31B Wall Lights, Italy, 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of minimalist wall lights model 31B designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti model 36 sconces Arteluce Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and clean pair of wall sconces model 36 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Gino Sarfatti Model 31B Wall Lights, Italy, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful minimalist wall lights model 31B designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model 596 Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gino Sarfatti Seldom seen Model 596 table lamp. Gino Saratti Started and Designed many Classic Lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti Model 596 Table Lamp Arteluce, 1968
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large sized table lamp model 596 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Burnished Brass for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in gray and burnished brass for Astep. Designed in 1951, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/9 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/9 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Black for Astep. This Astep re-edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/9 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/9 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Champagne for Astep. This Astep re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/6 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/6 opaline glass ceiling light in black for Astep. This Astep re-edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/6 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/6 opaline glass ceiling light in champagne for Astep. This Astep re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 opaline glass ceiling light in black for Astep. This Astep re-edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 opaline glass ceiling light in champagne for Astep. This Astep re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti model 573 desk lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare model 573 desk or table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep Designed in 1950, this is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 opaline glass chandelier in champagne for Astep. This Astep re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 opaline glass chandelier in black for Astep. This Astep re-edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model 2109/16/14 opaline glass chandelier in black for Astep. This Astep re-edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 wall lamps in black for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model 238/1 wall lamps in champagne for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 237/1 Wall Lamps in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model 237/1 wall lamps in black for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 237/1 Wall Lamps in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model 237/1 wall lamps in champagne for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gino Sarfatti model 213 wall lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalistic model 213 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy 1956. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp Arteluce 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare early model 2042/3 ceiling lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti model 169/4 wall lamp Arteluce Italy 1952
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive wall lamp model 169/4 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1952
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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Gino Sarfatti Model For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gino sarfatti model available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and brass, every gino sarfatti model was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a gino sarfatti model, we have 187 options in-stock, while there are 73 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gino sarfatti model — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gino sarfatti model, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Gino Sarfatti Model?

Prices for a gino sarfatti model start at $418 and top out at $38,597 with the average selling for $4,500.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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 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.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.