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 Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik chrome chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
3-armed Glass and Copper Black Metal Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Glass and Copper Black Metal Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
2 pieces available
This lamp works with 3 x E14 light bulbs.
Measures:
Height: 74 cm
Overall shade diameter and ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marie-Claude Lalique for Lalique, "Atossa" Lamp, France 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb "Atossa" model crystal lamp designed by Marie-Claude Lalique for the Lalique manufacture, France 1980s. Signed.
In excellent condition, with its original lamp shade.
Dimensi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Finnish 1960's modern opaline glass plafond lamp, Valinte Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the stunning Finnish mid-century modern glass plafond lamp, a true gem of vintage lighting. This exquisite piece features a sleek design with a combination of metal and o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Rosewood Floor Lamp Made in Denmark in the 1960's, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Minimalist Danish floor lamp in rosewood. Newly rewired and PAT tested. Shade sold separately.
Dimensions: Height to bulb holder 125cm / Diameter of base 24.5cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Boho Polished Brass Parrot Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a whimsical touch to your decor with our Vintage Boho Polished Brass Parrot Lamps - A Pair. These charming lamps feature polished brass parrot figures, blending Bohemian flair wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century PH4 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pendant was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen from 1966 until it was discontinued in this color in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is made of powder-co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Egg model 'Florina T790', Markaryd 1960 Sweden
Located in Paris, FR
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, a 'Florina T790' pendant lamp, Markaryd.
Perforated brass. Height 16 cm diameter 10 CM
Good condition,no bump, oxidation can be cleaned .
4 lights available ,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp with Triangular Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern floor lamp features original brass finish, adjustable neck, and angular shade. Fully functional original wiring.
We've got a large inventory of floor & table...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall lights by Einar Backstrom a pair 1960 Sweden
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lights by Einar Backstroma pair made in sweden around 1960.
Rare model made of Cast glass mounted on brass. actually wired to European standard can be rewired to US standard on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass Transparent Color Round Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary transparent color for this Murano chandelier, a light color with a unique transparency. its transparency color is really guessed for a different and original chandelier...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Large Carl Fagerlund Chandelier Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glass, Sweden, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960-1969. The light features a polished brass frame with 15 stunni...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian brass and glass table lamps, dating from the 1970’s.
They are of exceptional quality, the brass stands are beautifully made and support wonderful ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Brass Floor Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Rewired, New Linen Lamp Shade
Dimensions:
Lamp:
54”H x 10”W x 10”D
Shade:
12"H x 18.25"W x 18.25"D
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mixed Metal Brutalist Mid-Century Chandelier Custom Reproduction, USA 2018
Located in New York, NY
Dark and light patina on brass. Classic form. Wired to US standards.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Champagne Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
For centuries, Murano chandeliers have captivated designers, celebrities, and discerning homeowners. Each chandelier is handcrafted through intricate glassblowing techniques and the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Orange Metal Glass Space Age Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of unusual shapedxa0orange metal wall lights with a with orange glass back plate Space Age wall lights from Italy, 1970s.
Unique 1970s design. This unique pair not only function...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tall Mid-Century Pair of Sconces in White Glass , Petitot Style Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of sconces is very unusual with its nicely frosted white glass and its nice brass arrow that runs the length of the front. Brass screws hold the glass to the frame on the s...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Clear and Orange/Amber Angled Glass Tubes Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning and high quality masterpiece chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Germany, 1970. It features 25 Murano blown art angled glass tubes on a white colored metal structure. Chrome-plated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Chandelier Orange Clear Glass, Chrome, by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant Murano chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s. Chrome chain and hardware. Amber and clear resembles flowers. The chandelier illuminates beautifully on wall and ceiling. Measures: Ø 19 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of the Six Large Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautifully and stunning pendant chandelier with ten glass shades and brass fittings was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano chandelier multicolor - 46 quadriedri prism - Mariangela model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 46 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 55,10 inches height (140 cm) with chai...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Pink and Golden Murano Glass Wall Lights In Disc Shape
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking pair of wall lamps is made of textured pink Murano glass disk worked like a spiral swirled, put on a textured brass plate to produce this exceptional effect of changing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 10 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Groovy 1960's Cast Metal Op Art Lamp with Milk Glass Orb
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super funky table lamp, or is it art? The base is a black and white op art decorated cube with glowing round milk glass globe mounted on top. Austin P...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red 12 Lighter Classic Venetian Chandelier Designed and Made by Cenedese Italy
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
An outstanding “Campari” ruby red colour 12 lighter Classic with a modern touch Venetian chandelier designed by Cenedese and manufactured in their Murano’s furnace
Made in Italy. Si...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
One of the Three Pairs of Brass Glass Cascade Fixtures by Staff, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of elegant cascade light fixtures was manufactured by Staff Leuchten in Germany. The light is executed in brassed aluminium and thick off white opaline molded glass etched ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pink murano pendant lamp Neverrino by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Illuminate your space with the enchanting elegance of the original pink Murano pendant lamp, the "Neverrino," designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Pair of Aghia Table Lamps, Leucos Edition by Roberto Pamio, Italy 1970
Located in CABA, AR
Step into the world of mid-century Italian design with the Aghia Lamp, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned designer Roberto Pamio in collaboration wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
A paar of RAAK Amsterdam ceiling lamps
By RAAK
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A pretty pair of 2 identical and original RAAK Amsterdam lamps. Each with 1 light.
Smoked glass and steel frame, chromed and polished.
Period- ca. 1970
Condition- very good, modern d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy - 1969
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
H 130 cm W 35 cm D 35 cm
Material: Chrome-plated brass and steel, opaline glass, white plastic connection cable, one E 27 light point
Condition: good original condition
Special fe...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Design wise the 1970s may conjure images of wood surfaces, plush sofas, warm bright shades, and patterned wallpapers. In Finland, it was also an era of streamlined lighting design, with a sculptural appearance, geometric shapes, and shiny details defining the features of 70s lighting...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Travertine Arc Floor Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Fog and Morup, Gino Sarfatti, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Stunning floor lamp from the 1970s.
Very unusual design and very high-quality workmanship.
The lamp head is individually adjustable.
The travertine base is particularly beautiful.
An...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid Century Modern White Floor Lamp with Large Globe
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern floor lamp features original white painted finish, large white plastic globe, original wiring, and rounded base.
Dimensions: 13w 13d 57h
Original finish is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Table and Floor Lamp Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant brass bamboo table and floor lamps Model designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M Munich, Germany.
With new gold metal custom made chinenes red silk lamp shades with Bronze...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' table lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Chandelier / Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Triple glass shade „Rimini“ lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peilll & Putzler, 1960s. With curved teak divider.
H. 118 cm / Shade: H. 22 cm / Dia. 16 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Modern Chrome Table Lamps
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of modern chrome table lamps with textured black steel bases. Elegant minimal modern design. Chrome is in good condition with no rust or pitting. Lampshades are not perfect but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Table Lamp in Metal and Warm Yellow for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' table lamp in metal and warm yellow for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy - 1968
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
H 112 cm W 35 cm D 35 cm
Material: brass and steel chrome-plated and textured lacquered, reflector Murano art glass mouth-blown clear glass with frosted glass partition amorphous sh...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand ceiling lamp model 2448 Fontana Arte 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning ceiling lamp model 2448 designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy 1960. The lamps feature a round chrome structure that holds thirty-two chiseled gla...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
1960s Pendant Light by Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored
- cleaned and rewired: 1x E25-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of 2 ceiling fixtures or wall lights by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A beautiful pair of 2 ceiling fixtures or wall lights by Vistosi.
Each with 3 lights.
Satinized glass and brass button at the top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Smoked Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage circular chandelier sputnik like, Italy 1960s with smoked grey glass pieces showing original rough edges.
A charming circular chandelier with amazing and c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Original 1969 Bakalowits Crystal-Chandelier Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
the height indicated is just the chandelier - plus chain
Length:
on order
Weight:
15 kg (33.07 lbs)
Sockets:
8x max. 8W Edison Screw Sockets E27 (E26 USA) for incandescent and self-b...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Symfoni Pendant Light by Preben Dahl for Hans Folsgaard, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
- 1 xE26 or E27 bulb
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vistosi globe with Glass Murano bicolore, Italy, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Vistosi Globe, bicolore of glass Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Vistosi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of bronze tables lamps Angelo Brotto by Esperia
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice pair of bronze tables lamps on a marble base by Angelo Brotto
Made by Esperia
Italy
Newly rewired
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of ceramic lamps M Anderson Bornholm Denmark 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice of brown and white ceramic lamps by Marc Andersen for Bornholm
Denmark 1970
Newly rewired
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Mid Century Modern Flush Mount or Sconce by Bünte & Remmler Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce. With perforated brass diffusor. This is a very impressive and decorative piece. Designed in and manufactur...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Desk Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important 1950s desk lamp, designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the Viennese Modern Age era. The light is made of massive brass in very elegant shape and high q...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GERALD THURSTON
FIBERGLASS SHADE
MINIMALIST DESK LAMP!
CONICAL DESIGN!
CIRCA 1957
WHITE
DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 22" TALL by 10" WIDE
Thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
E...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Floris H. Fiedeldij for Artimeta, Black Bambi Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Classic mid-century European table or wall lamp.
Fiedeldij was known for his modern, abstract designs, inspired by art movements such as De Stijl and Bauhaus. His creations were oft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Pair of Glass Brass Floor Lamps by Kamenicky Senov , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good (restored) condition
- newly rewired
- 2 x E26 or E27 bulb
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brutalist opaline glass chandelier by Karel Wolf for Osvětlovací sklo, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Brutalist opaline glass chandelier in a raspberry look designed by Czechoslovak architect Karl Wolf in the 1970s for the company Osvětlovací sklo company. Made of red opal glass and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Lucite Marble Floor Lamp w Magazine Table Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Lucite Marble Floor Lamp with Magazine Table Rack. Item features a lucite magazine/letter holder, brass rods, marble base, very nice vintage item. Ci...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, 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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