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
'Riga' Wall Sconce by Paolo Zani for Fontana Arte, 1995
By Fontana Arte, Paolo Zani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'Riga' Wall Sconce designed by Paolo Zani for iconic Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte, 1995. The Riga wall lamp has a thin, straight metal frame that curves and includes a ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano White Art Glass and Brass MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic white sputnik, with a surprising design and its very low height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decorate your e...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Large Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful designer ceramic vase - lamp base in various glazed brown earth tones and illuminated with an original white lampshade, 1970s.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
1970s Glass and Brass Pendant , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- rewired
- 1 x E26 or E27 bulb
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Polished Brass and Ratan Wrapped Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This highly sophisticated and materially exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Polished Brass and Ratan Wrapped Floor Lamp originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Featu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dieter Waeckerlin Clamp Spots
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of minimalistic and elegant clamp-on shelf lamps.
Fully adjustable shade with gold anodized on / off switch on top.
Made by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s in Switzerland...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Crystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with the crystal glass flowers has a very luxurious look and sparkles particularly beautifully.
The design and the materials used crea...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bertil Brisborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A braided brown leather, brass and rattan table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Assorted vintage rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimen...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very large Cipolla pendant, white with subtle blue stripes, designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venin...
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1950s Italian 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
Vintage Wave Ceiling Lamp from Peill & Putzler Clear glass
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the charm of the 70s with the Peill & Putzler Wave lamp, carefully designed by the renowned team Koch & Lowy. This lamp, an icon of vintage design, brings a unique atmospher...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Speckled Milk Glass Flush Mount by Peil Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two beautiful mid-20th century flush mounts by Peill & Putzler. Made around 1970 in Germany, Europe. Featuring a large milk glass shade with gold speckles in the middle. The light il...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 10.75” W x 6.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury French Star Shaped Light Fixture with Mirrored Panels, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French star shaped light fixture from the Midcentury period, with antiqued mirrored panels and single socket. This French Midcentury star-shaped light fixture brings a celest...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 3” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.75” H ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian 1970s Banci Firenze Sconce Murano Glass and Golden Metal
Located in Firenze, FI
Wall lamp produced around 1970s by Banci (Florence), a renowned Italian company. The sconce features a charming and detailed design, the main body is made of gold-tone metal with bra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "V-149" Set of 3 Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed and produced various types of furniture, his lighting received greater international attention, not without a good reason. As these “V-149” wall sc...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Atollo 236 Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Located in London, England
The archetypal table lamp, this is an example of an early edition of the Atollo lamp, finished in high gloss black aluminium.
The classic design is known universally for its simpli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Yellow and Brass Floor Light, model 1045, 1948
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti, Floor Light, model 1045 for Arteluce, Italy.
Designed in 1948, this example is likely to have been one of the first production run, as it has a brass upper stem (late...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1 of 6 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With a beautiful shell of opal glass, and a small brass base.
The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environme...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Achille Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large flush mount light, wall lamp or ceiling lamp called "Light Ball" designed in Italy from Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
Designed in 1965, this vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass which is screwed into the lamp. Please check out all pictures.
This iconic mid-century design is quintessentially Italian.
Nice patina and gorgeous dark vintage on the brass, loved from all real vintage lovers...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of the Two Large Blown Glass Brass Flush Mount Light Fixtures by Doria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 wonderful large light fixtures (flush mounts) (D. 23,8") by Doria (Germany) manufactured in the early 1960s-1970s. Hanging cylinders of 141 handmade textured organic glass...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Area Curvea Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Beautiful table lamp in metal and paper of white color of Mario Bellini. Stamped Artemide. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Ceiling Light by Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ceiling Light by Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1930s. Unique sculptural 'Saturn' ceiling light, with an illustrativ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Attributed to Stilnovo, Pair of Acrylic and Brass Wall Appliques, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of 1950s wall appliques, believed to be by Stilnovo, Italy.
Each comprises an opaque white acrylic shade of attractive waisted form which diffuses the light from two bulbs on a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Mid-20th Century Cerulean Blue Lamps with Custom Velvet Pleated Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Porcelain Baluster-form table lamps beautifully glazed in a cerulean blue crackle finish. Raised on a wood base with brass hardware and harps. The custom saffron yellow velv...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
La Borne 20th century design orange and white ceramic table lamp by H'rdy Bruno
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bruno H'rdy - La Borne
Stoneware ceramic table lamp realised circa 1970
Unique handmade piece
Signed by Bruno H'rdy
Original perfect condition
Ceramic height 22 cm
Height with e...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp ,, Wonderful example,, Retains original parchment shade (missing some boon-doggle) Minor dent to bottom,,3-way lamp (bulb) capability,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Austrian Set of Six Murano Smoke "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Set of Six Austrian MidcCentury smoke Murano Glass Wall Sconces, model "Citrus". These sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modernist French Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist French four-light chandelier, in-the-manner-of Maison Arlus and dating from circa 1950s. The lamp consists of brass and black lacquered metal and ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant, Sweden 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This rattan pendant or suspension light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It features a large tulip shaped lampshade, brown fabric cord and a rattan canopy.
The ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Wicker, Fabric
Murano glass table lamp with travertine base attr. Vistosi, Italy around 1960
By Vistosi
Located in Renens, CH
Stunning table lamp attributed to Italian glass manufacturer Vistosi.
This very well crafted table lamp boast a beautiful emerald green Murano glass shade with 3 E14 light sources a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine
abstract black metal 20th century design 1960 table lamp don quichotte
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
20th century design
Handmade black metal table lamp
Original good condition
Electrical system is ok
Height 33 cm
Large 19 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning 'Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Four Arms Ceiling Lamp, Yugoslavia 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century Modern four arms Chandelier from '70s was made in Yugoslavia.
It is made of metal red base and four milk glass shades.
Lamp works perfectly. It is very unique and stylish...
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1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Tripod Floor Lamp
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Light by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass "patchwork" pendant light. Meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, its exceptional quality becomes evident upon closer inspection....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Nason "Stalagmiti" Glass and Chrome Table Lamp
By Carlo Nason, Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass table lamp by Carlo Nason for Leucos c.1970s, Italy, is sure to light up any room in your home. The lamp features a round glass globe with white milk glass band. The bott...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Laurel Sculpted Walnut & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Black Desk Table Lamp by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi, 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "Tuyaux" desk lamp in black lacquered aluminum by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi produced by Steph Simon France, 1959.
In good original condition.
Dimensions:...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy.
Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina.
This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment.
Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Coppia di Lampade luci mod 359
By luci
Located in Napoli, NA
Lampade da comodino
Piccole eleganti e firmate
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pia Guidetti Crippa Attrib.Pair of Blue Metal Wall Lamps, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of round-shaped wall lamps in dark blue painted metal and frosted glass, designer Pia Guidetti Crippa, 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce "SP14" Spotlights, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
"SP14" ceiling lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti for Artluce. Available 5 in chrome-plated metal
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Star Glass and Metal Light Fixture with Single Socket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Midcentury star light fixture with glass panels surrounding a central socket, rewired for the USA. This French Midcentury star light fixture epitomizes the elegance and geom...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Silver Gilt Chandeliers by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver gilt wrought iron two-tier chandelier by Melissa Levinson. Each chandelier has eight candleholders with drip wax candle covers. The fixtures are wired and include chain and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Pair of Vintage Tommi Parzinger Style Gold and Green Painted Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of metallic gold and light green painted plaster table lamps with large nickel-plated rings, circa 1950. Both lamps are signed by the manufacturer on the back of the lamp. These...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Sconces "Lantern" in Bamboo and Rattan Louis Sognot Style, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamps in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where bamb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
2 Swiveling Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Swiveling Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( New )
We have also 6 same lamps but not restored they are origina...
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1950s Austrian 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
Travertine Arc Floor Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog and Morup, Gino Sarfatti
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...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair Of Relco Vintage Italian Brass Floor Lamps Design by Fratini
By Relco Milano
Located in Miami, FL
High quality pair of floor lamps by Relco Milano , Design by G Fratini.
I halogen socket , 500 watts max bulb.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Cloisonné Geometric Patterned Table Lamp in the Style of Fabienne Jouvin
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall cloisonné tower style table lamp in the manner of Fabienne Jouvin. Incredibly intricate, geometric patterned, enamel and brass construction. The cloisonné is made by the ancient...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of 1960s Hand-Painted Coin Lamps
Located in Kensington, MD
This witty pair of lamps are decorated with hand-painted gold and silver coins on hand-blown white opaque glass. From the 1960s.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage amber and clear bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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