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
Black and White Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Weesp, NL
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance and innovative design with the iconic "Black & White" pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This masterpiece of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural flush mount/chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Double Rotary Sconce by Lightcraft of California, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double sconce produced by Lightcraft of California, USA, 1950's. Two rotary shades in gold anodized aluminum and golden plastic.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
Murano Glass Spheric Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Spheric glass pendant light, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown glass globe features a blue and white swirling pattern. A galvanized gilt brass stem and canopy suppo...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Murano Swirl Glass Wall Light Sconces Vetri Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two
Wall light sconces
Origin:
Italy
Producer:
Murano Vetri, Italy
Age:
1980s
This set of two modernist lights was produced in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilux Acrylic and Brass Two Lights Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Naples, IT
Ivory acrylic and brass wall lamp with two adjustable lights, Stilux 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Black and White pendants by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Uccle, BE
Magnificent pendant light named "Black and White" created in the 1960s by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
the particularity of this lamp is that it has 4 bulbs. 3 insi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Murano Table lamps in Amber Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of table lamps made in a beautiful combination of Murano amber-colored glass and brass. These rare cylindrical table lamps were hand-made in Murano, Italy during th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage murano ceiling lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the allure of mid-century Italian design with this vintage Murano ceiling lamp, a true testament to the timeless elegance of 1980s craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Italy, this...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Flower Light Fixtures by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1990s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This lovely pair of Barovier wall lights are made of dozens of small roses in precious Murano glass with gold inclusions affixed to a white painted metal mesh frame. Illuminates beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Orange Pendant Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo, 70s
By Meblo
Located in Zagreb, HR
A large and beautiful orange pendant light produced by Meblo for Harvey Guzzini Studio throughout the 1960s-1970s. Made from chromed metal and plastic. In rare orange edition.
Adjust...
Category
1970s Croatian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Italian design Masks Table Lamps cast Brass Travertine Marble Base
Located in London, GB
Pair of vintage Italian design table Lamps. We named them "Bafta" for their particular resemblance to the uk bafta red carpet award.
Solid cast bronzed brass shaped as masks, brass s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
6 Arm Murano Champagne Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
For Murano Glass this is a very simple and elegant example example. This warm color glass is referred to as Champagne. The fixture has 6 arms using Candelabra E12 bulbs. Wire and soc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stich Leather Floor lamp manufactured by SCE France
By SCE France 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice floor lamp . Stich Leather .Dark Brown color .One large
E27 bulb needed . Jaques Adnet style . Model'' Barbarian ''
Manufactured by SCE France 1980s
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Leather
1 of 2 Vintage murano glass ceiling or wall lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing one of two beautiful Ronda lamps, crafted in Italy during the 1980s. Versatile in design, these lamps can be utilized as both ceiling and wall fixtures, offering flexibil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce
Located in Berlin, DE
Organic white and clear blown Murano glass flush mount witch brass or chrome fittings.
Austria, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 2 E27 (US: E26)
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Chrome
a pair of brutalistic brass table lamps by angelo brotto, italy, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a pair of table lamps by angelo brotto. the lamp base is made of solid brass with a sculptural structure. the square lampshades are newly made and covered with seagrass paper. the el...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed brass, teak and etched opaline glass chandelier, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 25” Diameter
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orange Pallade Pendant Lamp by Artemide 1968
By Artemide
Located in Weesp, NL
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance and iconic design with the stunning orange Pallade ceiling lamp, designed in 1968 by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide. This exquisite piece n...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Ceramic lamp by Colette Gueden
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp by Colette Gueden (1905-2000)
France ca. 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Model "E1782" Floor Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen was a Danish designer who is best known for his wide collection of light fixtures. A licensed ornamental metalworker, Holm-Sørensen started his design career...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Delta Pendants by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sergio Mazza designed this Delta Grande pendants for Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide in the 1960s.
The model consists of a pressed crystal bowl and an opaline shade. The stru...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare table lamp, Pallotta model. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design consists of a transparent smoked globe made of glass. Inside the lamp are several polychr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Beads 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Green Enameled Pendant Lights - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Some chipping to the white part of the enamel.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Martz Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Marshall Studios, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a fantastic table lamp by renowned duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s.
Featuring a lovely, lightly speckled cocoa glaze paired with the signature...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp w/ Marble Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Torch / Torchiere Floor Lamp in Aquamarine. The color Aquamarine, Turquoise, also later became noted as Tiffany Blue. A significant color being used by car manufactures...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
French-Italian Design Pablo Romo Black Metal Wall Sconce Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of modern wall sconces Mid-Century Modern French-Italian inspired.
PR50 wall sconce designed by Pablo Romo for AMBIANIC
New production in Metal and Steel with a Black Satin fi...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Opaline Cube Church Brass Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Cube Pendant Light
An antique pendant light with cube shaped opaline shade. The light has a milk glass opaline shade and brass quick fix gallery. The gallery ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Yellow Bauhaus Sconce / Double Wall Light by Linder Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made of porcelain with a light yellow/pastel yellow glaze accentuated by two white opaline glass lampshades/bulb covers. Executed by Linder Wandleuchten in Germany, this piece offers two E14 light sources and is preserved in very good condition. The lamp has a built-in switch, but it can be easily removed if you prefer to use it without. It's suitable for various rooms, with a particular recommendation for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light.
Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his significant contributions to the field of industrial design. Born in 1900 in Bremen, Germany, he was particularly acclaimed for his works in the Bauhaus style and later contributions to modern design. His notable designs include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Copper Table Lamp for Svensk Metallkonst AB, Sweden Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lighting is a highlight of Swedish design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the soft yet bright glow of a table lamp. This lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Five Arm Rostrato Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Ercole Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite Murano chandelier, featuring five gracefully scrolling arms adorned with sophisticated glasswork. This piece showcases the renowned...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Modern Pair of Vintage Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of wall lamps, lights made of hand crafted polished brass designed and produced by Stilnovo, in good condition. Each of the detailed appliqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp Onos 55 by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable suspension ONOS 55 by Florian Schulz / Licht und Objekt made in Germany in the 1970s. Made for the eternity! The brass lamp is well-constructed and of extremely high quali...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendants with Milky Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1960s
A milk glass pendant with contrasting black wiring that creates a convivial and easy feel. The opaque glass sphere creates a beautiful and warm...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Kaiser Midcentury White 9-Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space Age design and nine opaque balls. The white circular body of the light is made of ful...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Bespoke Wood and Vinyl Stick Lamps
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique bespoke table lamps. Octagon wooden stick form with vinyl wrapped octagonal base in period orange. Black textured laminate upper to base. 26" to top of socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp out of Sunflower Seeds and Resin R. Mazzi 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic lamp by R. Mazzi for Banci Florence from the 1970s.
Signed by hand in red at the bottom.
The lamp base consists of various pressed sunflower seeds pressed into a square (2...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Semi Spherical Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Truly incredible design for this chandelier from the 70s, due to the very particular shape of these long brass rods which can be positioned as desired. Very elegant, it will furnish ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp with Parchment Shades
Located in Vienna, AT
Reduced construction made of black lacquered iron in combination with brass, fabric wiring, asymmetrical sewn screens made of parchment paper with wire frame, round plate base, fitte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and brown-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 7.75” W x 26” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
70's Chrome Floorlamp
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very well build quality floorlamp.
Only metal parts, and spots can be placed in al possible positions and hights.
Cast iron floor plate covered with chrome plate (has a few minor bum...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of stainless steel lamps, France circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of stainless steel lamps, France circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Solid Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid teak cube / square table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Sold without lampshade. Measurements listed are of lamp only.
For reference
Shade : 4 x 8.25 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak
1970' s Pair of Vistosi sconces - iridescent Murano Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, iridescent color. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of reflec...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Christophe Gevers Original Vintage GE20 Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1975, Belgium.
Located in Brussels, BE
Original vintage Christophe Gevers GE20 wall sconces, circa 1975, Belgium.
Edited by Light.
Polished brass.
Two E14 bulbs.
Dimensions: 18 cm H, 38 cm W, 8 cm D.
Good original conditi...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful Murano glass flower flush mount chandelier.
Italy, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Witch table lamp by Alonso Cagozzi for Philips, 1973
By Philips
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Very rare table lamp, model Witch. Designed by the Italian Alfonso Cagozzi for Philips in circa 1973, little is known about this Italian designer. The only thing we know is that this...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wilhelm Wegenfeld Diana Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Diana' glass pendant light by German Designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Produced by glass manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1950s. The light is in good used condition. The glass surface ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Organic Sculptural ceramic Lamp after Heifetz w/ Horsehair sh
By Heifetz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A truly unique organic shaped table lamp circa 1950’s. Large at 33.5” tall and 25.5” wide. The lamp is made of heavy ceramic with a wood textured design. The horsehair shade with c...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Martz Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, Marshall Studios, 1960s, a Pair
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a fantastic pair of table lamps by renowned duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s.
Featuring a lovely charcoal glaze paired with the signature solid...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Architectural RAAK Wall Lamps in Copper Lacquer NOS
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of RAAK wall lamps in a copper colored lacquer.
Condition is excellent. Measures: 2 x E27 / Model A fittings.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Jill A380 Floor Lamp by P. King for Arteluce, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This very elegantly shaped Italian design lamp was the result of cooperation in 1978 of a trio of designers. The Jill A380 floor lamp was designed by a trio of designers – Perry King...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Murano Glass Rostrato Chandelier in the Manner of Ercole Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Murano glass three-light chandelier in the manner of Ercole Barovier. Founded in 1295, Barovier is a respected name in Italian Murano glass design. In the 1920-1939's, de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large Leaf Murano glass Mid Century Modern flush-mount chandelier, by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Vintage Chandelier is made of large frosted Murano glass leaves and a ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Traditional Floral Three-Arm 24K Gold Infused Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its small size, this classic floral Murano three-arm chandelier creates quite a statement. Stylized with sprouting daffodils and leaves, the undulating arms hold bobeches wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown 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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