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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 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
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality. This listing is for the US wired UL com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of res...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. There is nothing else like this on the market. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Textile, Wood

RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only some minor age related chips to the prismatic glass reflectors as to be expected A very sought after statement light...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 6-shade version is ideal to be hung over an oval dining table. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. There is nothing else like this on the market. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st episode! There is nothing else like this on the market. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. See schematics. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 8-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side. This is the largest Sistema chandelier with 4 arms and 8 shades. Ideal for a long rectangular dining table. Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit. The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos. On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light. The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection. This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Joe Pendant Lamp 640 by Wende Reid - Classic, Tailored, Minimal, Handmade
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant lamp, inspired by menswear is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Copper, Brass

One of Two Carlo Nason Flush Mounts or Sconces, Smoke Glass, Mazzega Italy 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and square Italian modernist flush mount light fixtures by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970. A chromed backplate holds two smoked and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

'Bali' Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali table lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1958. Resin fabric shade and wooden base. Original cord with on/off switch. Holds a single E27 socket,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Resin

Gilardi Barzaghi metal and brass chandelier with curved glass
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2552 Gilardi Barzaghi Rare metal and brass chandelier with curved thick satinated glass and three hanging lights. In the style of Gio Ponti this lamps will give a mid century at...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted blue ceramic table lamp by Fred & Andree Stocker, France 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Handcrafted table lamp by Fred and Andree Stocker. Made from ceramics with a blue glaze finish. The inner part fits inside the main piece. We are not exactly sure what the creators i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

NAFA, Table Lamps, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By NAFA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric table lamps designed and produced by NAFA, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 4” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8”  Top ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pair of Sconces Murano Glass & Brass by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of sconces in murano glass and brass by Barovier & Toso. Made in Italy (Venice) in the 1950s. They are extremely decorative and can be used in any setting...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Space Age Pendant Light in Brown Colour by GEPO, Mid Century Modern
By Gepo
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage space age eyeball pendant lamp by GEPO in brown colour. This playful lamp can turn the shade all the way around its axis. The lamp is made out ...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Geometric pair of White Metal Wall Light attributed to Spectral, 1980's
By Spectral
Located in London, GB
Geometric pair of White Metal Wall Light attributed to Spectral, Freiburg, Germany, 1980's. Both lamps are build up by a double diamond shape formed by horizontal bands of white enam...
Category

1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Sheet Metal

1 of the 6 of Kinkeldey Wall Light Fixtures, Nickel Crystal Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 wall light fixtures by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Really heavy quality. They are comfortable with all deco...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Chrome Wheel Base Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Four-Arm Lamp Heat Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very unusual Mid-Century Modern chrome base four flexible arms lamp. Currently showed with five red heat bulbs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful wall lights were designed in the style of Kalmar, featuring a brass base and a rectangular glass cover in opal and clear glass. The glass cover consists of two laye...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Emma Table Lamp by Danny Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Brutalism, the Brick Collection is comprised of stacked structural pieces that retain the softness of something of the natural world. Made by Danny Kaplan in New York, NY...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

(New) Koma Taisho Pendant by Robert Sonneman, for Sonneman in Satin Aluminum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Koma Taisho Pendant By Robert Sonneman, for SONNEMAN In Satin Aluminum. All in Original boxes. 9" w x 11" h.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Emil Stejnar Pair Midcentury Brass Flower Sconces, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of lovely Austrian floral brass wall lights with three arms, glass crystals and integrated switches. Designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. Professi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Ceiling Lights by Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Original model 1230 pendants from Stilnovo. The glass diffusers have been replaced by opaline diffuser...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in polished brass. The Lawson...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Wall Lighting Pair Glass with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy, 1970
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

Organic Modern Pendant Light Brushed Brass Blown Glass Globes Amber
Located in San Antonio, TX
VITRA AMBER pendant light was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. The fascination produced by the light through t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar Heron Curved Brass Chandelier, Josef Frank Style, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant brass chandelier, model „Heron“, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the early 1950s. This sculptural chandelier has a wonderfully curved brass frame, it of...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Wire

Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Several Wall Sconces Opaline Glass and Brass in the Style of RAAK, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall sconces designed in the style of RAAK. Opaline glass with brass details. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Good condition that...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of the 8 of Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 beautiful and unique hand blown glass wall lights. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s, (late 1960s or early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. El...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning onos chrome pendant with adjustable counterweight designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s It is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. It seamlessly blends functiona...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in antiqued brass. The Lawso...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Amber Bubble Glass Wall Sconces in the Style of Helena Tynell, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Amber colored bubble glass wall lights designed in the style of Helena Tynell around 1960-1970 in Europe, Germany. The rich textured bubbled glass gives a wonderful glow. The rectangle glass is mounted on a chrome back plate...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

One of the Five Wall Lamps/ Flush Mounts by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 5 high-end flushmount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company, Germany, 1970s. Heat-resistant resin, metalized base and mirror glass light globes. Heavy qua...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1 of the 5 Pairs of Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair high-end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and white Murano glass on a brass hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design execute...
Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of amber Murano Sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s. Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold by pair. Each sconce has a Murano glas...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Blue and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres echo silhouettes already found in the tableware, and each is handmade in our signatur...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Earthenware, Oak, Linen

1 of 6 Petite Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Pendant requires one E14 small bulb with 40W max. Light ...
Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

White Mat Opaline Glass Vintage Wall Scones Flush Mount by RZB Rudolph Zimmerman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large German Opaline industrial ceiling lamp. DKN Leuchten made by RZB Rudolph Zimmerman Bamberg Leuchten Designed by Rudolph Zimmerman Metal base with white opaline glass 1x E27 /...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

1 of the 6 Faceted Crystal and Gilt Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of brass plated frames and thick diamond crystal sconces by the famed maker, Kinkeldey. Two-light sources. Very elegant light fixtures, comfortable with all decor periods. The ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Per & Annelise Linneman-Schmidt, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A light beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Per & Annelise Linneman-Schmidt and produced by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.75” H x 5.80” Diameter ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Per & Annelise Linneman-Schmidt, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Per & Annelise Linneman-Schmidt and produced by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 19 H x 5” Diameter Di...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Jette Hellerøe, Small Table Lamp Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Jette Hellerøe and produced by Axella, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.35” H x 2.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany. The iconic model #14.950 was originally designed in 1950 by François Rispal. This newly produced authorized re-editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Wall Light, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass plate and a unique smoky color. The applique is composed of a gold-colored metal structure to which on...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Flush-Mount, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern flush-mount chandelier by Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The Italian flush-mount is made of a polished round brass ceiling plate and Light purple Murano glasses; each glass hanging with a beaded brass chain to the ceiling plate. The chandelier is adjustable in height and the space between the glasses and the ceiling plate can be removed. The pendant light has five lights, with brass sockets, Candelabra or E12 base. Professionally rewired for the US, and giving a warm glow of light through the translucent Murano glass. The large Italian purple Murano glass chandelier...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Wabi Short Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Studio Buratti 'Tropico' White Marble & Glass Table Lamp for Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Studio Buratti 'Tropico' white marble & glass table lamp for Fontana Arte. Executed in high quality marble, thick etched hand blown opaline glass and galvanized gold colored metal....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Off White Tree Chandelier SM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This organic inspired chandelier is a smaller version of the Off White Tree Chandelier. These fixtures combine geometry with botanical aspect...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Red CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare red finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, P...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

'Foglia' Sconces by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Foglia' Sconces by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Minimal opal tear-drop shaped sconces. The sconces are ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Opal, Aluminum

Fly Wall Lamp by Pierre Chareau Model 110A
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1924, this current production of the Fly wall lamp by Pierre Chareau is composed of three rectangular alabaster panels. Hue of ala...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Alabaster, Stainless Steel

1 of the 6 Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with slight goldish amber color swirl. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by chrome hardware. Simple and clean design. Hand blow...
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1660s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Steel, Nickel

Large Flushmounts by Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush Mounts by Stilux. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Cream colored shades with aged brass bottom scalloped accent. Each fixture holds a tri-socket, adapted fo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Classical bent arm up-lights comprising of an etched glass globe, sitting atop of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Gorgeous Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa Style - 138 pink glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 138 beautiful Murano pink glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The Poliedri is one of the most prestigious Murano glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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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