Mid-Century Modern Lighting
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Italian Brutalist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brutalist chandelier from the 1960s.
Extremely successful Italian design.
A very pleasant and sparkling light is created.
Design: Gaetano Sciolari
Condition:
Ver...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids.
21 E 27 light bulbs
A...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Limburg Iron and Glass Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg flush mount. Circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully with iron circles inlaid in thick glass. This gorgeous design is based on the traditional church window patterns in European...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Mazzega Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exceptional Mazzega chandelier with Murano glass leaves with golden brass structure, 4 lights. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, metal
New cabling
With aged patina
1xE27 or E26 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stinovo Style 6 Lights Chandelier, 2 Pairs Available
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of black and brass Finish Stilnovo style Chandeliers.
6 Lights , 40 watts max per lights.
US rewired and in working condition.
Completely restored and refinished.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Glass & Metal Sqare Pendant Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light in a sqare shape, made of metal and pressed glass. Manufactured by Napako in the 1970's.Bulb: 2 x E25-E27. We also sell a matching wall lamp in rectagular shape.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Pair available.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Small Multifaceted Italian Ceiling Light by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Small multifaceted glass and brass ceiling light designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi in Italy, circa 1960s. Wired for US junction boxes. Takes one E27 100w maximum bulb. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Classic Beige Murano Pendant Lamp Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic beige murano pendant lamp by Vetri Murano made in Italy in the 1970s. Very beautiful beige Murano glass with bends. The lamp is in perfect condition, fully functional. No chi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
One Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
One German Hutschenreuther porcelain table lamp. Signed Leonard.
Measures: Height base 43 cm.
Diameter base 17 cm.
The lampshade is not included in the price.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Flushmount Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass flushmount light.
Measures:
Diameter 40 cm.
Height 15 cm.
Three E27 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Asian Motif Short Schoolhouse Bell-Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a practical and utilitarian design with solid, hard-working ambient lighting. Most l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Brass and Glass Light Fixtures in the Style of Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This stunning pair of large brass light fixtures with smoked glass bowls and gold-plated fittings was produced in the 1970s in the style of H...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Spanish Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Double Leafed Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt metal double layered leafed sunburst ceiling flush mount. Spain, 1960s.
An eye-catching sunburst or flower burst ceiling light featuring two layers of gilt iron leaves surroundi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
1 of 2 Petite Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass flush mount. Hand-blown glasses were suspended on a white painted metal frame and brass c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 12 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each and compatible with the US/UK/ etc. Standards. Very good...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Italian White Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design Stilnovo pendant lamp model 1104, eliptical white satin glass diffuser and brass stem, 1950s
Please note that the lamp is original of the period an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 1980s Kalmar Style Pyramid Murano Glass & Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century Modern pyramid shaped glass flush mount light fixture attributed to German manufacturer Hillebrand, circa 1980.This vintage ceiling lamp, often mistakenly attribu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Twelve Arms Brass and Crystal, 1950s Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original early Viennese chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from the 1950s. Made of brass, red lacquered metal and hand cut crystals. Excellent condition. It takes twelve sm...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Vintage Chandelier by Dřevo Humpolec, 1960
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- made of glass and bentwood
- Good, fully functional condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 5 Armes Chrome, Opalline Schade Chandelier Massive Lichting Belgium, 1960
Located in Verviers, BE
In excellent condition and in full working order.
New lamp fittings in the standard size E27.
And safe for immediate usage in the World
With original patina on all parts. Checked an...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Gabriella Crespi Vintage Brass Nickel Plexiglass Chandelier Pendant Fungo, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Gabriella Crespi vintage brass nickel plexiglass chandelier or pendant Fungo designed 1970s Italy.
Gabriella Crespi (1922-2017)
Gabriella Crespi presented her collections in Milan in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1 of 2 Petite Midcentury Flush Mount in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage flush mount fixture in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany.
Original from 1960s
It needs 3 x E14 bulbs...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal
Stilnovo Pendant Lamp
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stilnovo pendant lamp, 1950s-1960s. Featuring a striped opaline body and brass details.
new old stock, the brass canopy is new.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
White Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 white discs of precious Murano glass and arranged on four levels.
Five light bulbs E 14.
Available also a pair.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall /Flush Mount Light by E.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 13 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
High quali...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Small Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: needs 1 x E27 standard bulb with 100W max each and compatib...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pink Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier by Vistosi made with 50 pink Murano discs.
16 E 14 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standards.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Grey Poliedri Murano Glass Chandeliers in Carlo Scarpa Style
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier consists of 103 hand blown grey "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Edition limited from a great master of Venetian glass.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Counterbalance Ceiling Lamps, Model 10202 by Paavo Tynel
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable counterbalance ceiling by Paavo Tynel model 10202 for Taito Oy 1948. Both lamps are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iguzzini "Kuala" Italian White Pendant Lamp by Franco Bresciani Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare white pendant lamp "Kuala" by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini made in Italy in the 1970s. Prototypes of the Kuala were made from 1974 until 1981. This is a white plastic bell-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Pendant in Structured Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, in brass and glass, Europe, 1970s
Pendant with brass fixture and structured glass. The glass has an interesting relief, making it very uniqu...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Grey Murano Glass Mod.LS 116 Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp Mod. LS 116" in grey and blue shaded glass and chromium-plated metal cup, designed by Carlo Nason, Production Mazzega 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s.
The chandelier is composed of 12 thick textured glass elements attached to ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Red and Champagne Italian Murano Five-Tier Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular chandelier features beautiful Murano glass palmettes in champagne beige color with coral red color hedges. Its colors are very warm and pleasant.It features five tea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stilnovo Chandelier Attributed circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier,
Italy, 1960s
Six glass bells.
We take pride in bringing vintage fixtures to their full glory again.
At Illustris Lighting our main focus is to deliver lighting ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele for Temde Leuchten. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device.
Hig...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
One Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount with Gold Inclusions by Barovier
Located in Antwerp, BE
One classic and elegant gold and bubble filled glass flush mount or wall sconce, handblown in the Barovier and Toso workshop in Murano.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant with Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, opaline glass, metal, plastic, Europe, 1960s.
Clean and simple pendant lamp with opaline glass sphere, metal rod and plastic detailing. The la...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Minimalist iron and clear glass pendant light manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Octagonal shaped lantern and multifaceted clear glass.
High quality and ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Won...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Sapphire Colored Poliedri Chandelier in the Style C. Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This fantastic chandelier consists with 128 colored Poliedri glass of Murano.
Sapphire color variation with heavenly and aquamarine precious Poliedri.
Measures: Height without chai...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Glamorous Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Fixture
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
This large midcentury style chandelier with a stunning handblown
'lattimo' opalescent Murano glass spikes. Nickel frame with 20 E 14 light bulbs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Gold Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Jansen Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern gold gilt Baguès / Jansen style rock crystal and bead flower chandelier, with a large centre finial and finishe...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Double Glass Pendant Lamp in Style of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This glass pendant lamp consist out of a grey glass chalice with a clear inner glass chalice. Very much in the style of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. We have imported this lamp from D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A vintage midcentury pendant light, made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. In red with a white interior. Material: milky glass, metal, shee...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Milk Glass
Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier, 52 Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of 52 splendid trasparent glasses that give a very elegant look
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Grenn glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The fixtur...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
'Pulegoso' Pendant Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very beautiful Italian Murano glass and chromed metal pendant lamp. The glass parts are typical Pulegoso models by Aldo Nason. The chrome is in very good condition as is the glass. S...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Perspex and Brass Maison Arlus c. 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant from Maison Arlus, France
Lustre in perspex and brass
Chandelier with three lights
This chandelier is conform to USA and EU or UK standards
Good condition
Shipping :...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fine Transitional Baguès Jansen 12-Light Gilt Crystal Flower Spiral Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful transitional Baguès / Jansen style 12 candelabra light gold gilt crystal beaded Swags, flower and crystal drops on a spiral form chandelier.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Kinkeldey Prism Cristal Chrome Farme Chandelier, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern elegant and fine Kinkeldey prism crystal chandeliers. Really heavy quality. They are comfortable with all decor periods. These chandeliers are executed to a very high standard. The quality large square crystals prisms beautifully reflecting the light.
These modernist design chandeliers were designed by the Kinkeldey design team during the 1970s and manufactured in Germany.
Ultra glam pendant...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Midcentury Pendant /Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, chrome
2x E27 or E26 socket
With aged patina
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses.
A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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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