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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
1 of the 5 Pairs Of Glass Brass Wall Sconces Flush Mounts Cosack Lights, 1970s
1 of the 5 Pairs Of Glass Brass Wall Sconces Flush Mounts Cosack Lights, 1970s

1 of the 5 Pairs Of Glass Brass Wall Sconces Flush Mounts Cosack Lights, 1970s

$1,164 / set

1 of the 5 Pairs Of Glass Brass Wall Sconces Flush Mounts Cosack Lights, 1970s

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of original glass wall sconces or flush mounts Cosack Lights, Germany, 1970s Original 1970s modernist wall light with four glass lighting elements. This light was designed and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome
Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome

Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome

$395 / item

Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pendants, smoked glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s Set of blown glass pendants with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful ...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy

Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy

$12,823 / set

Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and rare cinema or theater sconces. They are large wall lamps Manufactured in Italy Lamps are in perfect ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s

$2,345

Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elegant mid century rocket. This standing lamp convinces with its filigree details and the special materiality. The execution of the foot is particularly eye -catching. The three le...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Big Murano Candy Pendant Amber Swirl D:40 cm
Big Murano Candy Pendant Amber Swirl D:40 cm

Big Murano Candy Pendant Amber Swirl D:40 cm

$1,159 / item

Big Murano Candy Pendant Amber Swirl D:40 cm

Located in København, DK

Big Murano candy pendant lamp in the combination of burned orange and amber glass. All our lamps are mouth-blown glass and are handmade in Italy at a glassworks. Therefore the expres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Sculptural Hand-Carved Ceramic Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California
Pair Sculptural Hand-Carved Ceramic Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

Pair Sculptural Hand-Carved Ceramic Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

$3,995 / set

Pair Sculptural Hand-Carved Ceramic Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

By Casual Lamps of California, Frederick Cooper, David Cressey, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of studio-made ceramic table lamps by Casual Lamps of California, each built around a generous, drum-round body that reads as much like sculpture as it does lighting. T...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, circa 1950, Italy.
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, circa 1950, Italy.

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, circa 1950, Italy.

$3,847 / set

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, circa 1950, Italy.

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant pair of Murano table lamps era of Barovier & Toso, circa 1950, Italy. Translucent white Murano glass, brass details and ivory fabric shades. Rewired. One E27 bulb per lam...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

$1,250

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. New cord and black ena...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Huge French Midcentury Wrought-Iron, Brass & Art Glass Lantern, 1960s, France
Huge French Midcentury Wrought-Iron, Brass & Art Glass Lantern, 1960s, France

Huge French Midcentury Wrought-Iron, Brass & Art Glass Lantern, 1960s, France

$1,981

Huge French Midcentury Wrought-Iron, Brass & Art Glass Lantern, 1960s, France

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Huge wrought-Iron, brass & yellow art glass pendant lantern with beautiful details, handmade in the 1960s, France. Original condition with a lovely patina. One E27 Edison standa...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950

Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950

$838Sale Price|27% Off

Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950

Located in La xara, VC

Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of six opaline glass sphere flush mount lamps, Itsu 1950s
Set of six opaline glass sphere flush mount lamps, Itsu 1950s

Set of six opaline glass sphere flush mount lamps, Itsu 1950s

$2,331 / set

Set of six opaline glass sphere flush mount lamps, Itsu 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover the timeless elegance of this set of six opaline glass sphere flush mount lamps from the 1950s, perfectly crafted with a nickel-plated simple base. Designed for versatility,...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany

$2,564

Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 ligh...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Itsu Chandeliers ER 103/5, Brass & Opaline, Finland 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Itsu Chandeliers ER 103/5, Brass & Opaline, Finland 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Itsu Chandeliers ER 103/5, Brass & Opaline, Finland 1950s

$6,948 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Itsu Chandeliers ER 103/5, Brass & Opaline, Finland 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful modernistic pair of Finnish mid-century ceiling lamps model 103/5 by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamps feature a brass and metal body ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Kalmar Franken, 1960s
Mid-Century Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Kalmar Franken, 1960s

Mid-Century Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Kalmar Franken, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Kalmar Franken, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Imposing mid-century pendant lamp with structured glass. Two rings made of thick, structured glass, which are arranged in 2 levels, serve as reflectors. The glasses lie on metal rac...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - amber black albaster
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - amber black albaster

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - amber black albaster

$4,663

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - amber black albaster

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large amber black albaster glass tube. The alabaster techniqu...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Modern Diamant Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Diamant Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Diamant Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s

$874 / item

Midcentury Modern Diamant Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage midcentury modern white opal glass pendant lamp shade with a beautiful pyramid design. Chrome stem with grey enamel ceiling cap. 1 bulb. There are Four Pendants available in ...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

$4,604

Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist gilt iron and glass sunburst flush mount ceiling lamp with leaves frame. France, 1950s. This sunburst light fixture features a triple layer of leaves / rays surrounding a c...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s
Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s

Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s

$1,970

Danish Diabolo Floor Lamp with New Upholstered Lampshade, 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

This rare modern teak diablo floor lamp was designed in the 1960s. The base is weighted for a sturdy. Very elegant and unusual. A copper cuff sits in the center. The new upholstered ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Linen, Teak

German Designer, Flush Mount, Fiberglass, Brass, Germany, 1950s
German Designer, Flush Mount, Fiberglass, Brass, Germany, 1950s

German Designer, Flush Mount, Fiberglass, Brass, Germany, 1950s

$3,600

German Designer, Flush Mount, Fiberglass, Brass, Germany, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fiberglass or faux parchment and brass flush mount designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Some small stains on parchment consistent with age a...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light

$1,500 / item

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful flush mount ceiling light featuring a chrome base and a handcrafted shade with a decorative layer of art glass. The ceiling fixture features an opaline glass shade with ha...

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2010s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950

Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950

$6,400 / set

Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950

By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful pair of articulate Italian wall lights Model 2085 by Bruno Gatta, manufactured by Stilnovo, 1950s, with red enameled, perforated shades on swivel brass arms, individual on/...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Floor Lamp, Carved, Linen Shade, 1960s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Floor Lamp, Carved, Linen Shade, 1960s

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Floor Lamp, Carved, Linen Shade, 1960s

$895

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Floor Lamp, Carved, Linen Shade, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish pine floor lamp with new tapered linen shade. Simplistic design with an 11.5" base and a 1.75" thick pole. The shade measures 19 x 19 x 18. Uses a standard size medium base b...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Linen, Pine

Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights

Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights

$313 / item

Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass. Black enamel shade 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual i...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Table Lamp in Wrought Iron with Woven Rattan Shade 1960s
Mid Century Table Lamp in Wrought Iron with Woven Rattan Shade 1960s

Mid Century Table Lamp in Wrought Iron with Woven Rattan Shade 1960s

$3,788

Mid Century Table Lamp in Wrought Iron with Woven Rattan Shade 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Table Lamp in Wrought Iron with Woven Rattan Shade 1960s A characterful mid-century table lamp in wrought iron with a shade in woven rattan and wood. Europe, mid 20th ce...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wicker Wall Lamp Pair - Organic Modern Design "Eambra"
Wicker Wall Lamp Pair - Organic Modern Design "Eambra"

Wicker Wall Lamp Pair - Organic Modern Design "Eambra"

$785 / set

Wicker Wall Lamp Pair - Organic Modern Design "Eambra"

Located in Oxford, GB

Embra wicker Wall light. This wall lamp wraps gentle light in the quiet poetry of woven wicker. Its vertically fluted form creates a soft, rhythmic texture, casting delicate patter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970

$501Sale Price / set|56% Off

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970

By Mazzega, AVMazzega

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This un...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Crafted Rattan Wall Sconce Pair with Brass Accents, Mid-Century
Hand-Crafted Rattan Wall Sconce Pair with Brass Accents, Mid-Century

Hand-Crafted Rattan Wall Sconce Pair with Brass Accents, Mid-Century

$954 / set

Hand-Crafted Rattan Wall Sconce Pair with Brass Accents, Mid-Century

Located in Oxford, GB

lluminate your space with understated elegance through this striking up-down wall light, where natural rattan reed meets warm brass accents. The dual-directional design casts light b...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of wall light from the Sciolari house chromed metal Murano glass Italy 1970
Pair of wall light from the Sciolari house chromed metal Murano glass Italy 1970

Pair of wall light from the Sciolari house chromed metal Murano glass Italy 1970

$2,856 / set

Pair of wall light from the Sciolari house chromed metal Murano glass Italy 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare pair of wall lights from the sciolari house designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Wall lights composed of a geometric chrome structure supporting a piece of mu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pagos, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Pagos, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Pagos, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

$3,800

Pagos, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black and grey-lacquered metal and beige fabric floor lamp produced by Pagos, Sweden, c. 1950s. Some minor staining on fabric shades. Missing bead on one pull string. Wear consi...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Asmussen 3 Drops Gold Plated Wall Lights with Pleated Lampshade, Denmark
Pair of Asmussen 3 Drops Gold Plated Wall Lights with Pleated Lampshade, Denmark

Pair of Asmussen 3 Drops Gold Plated Wall Lights with Pleated Lampshade, Denmark

$2,564 / set

Pair of Asmussen 3 Drops Gold Plated Wall Lights with Pleated Lampshade, Denmark

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 high-end wall sconces made of three drops of brass hardware. Designed and produced by Asmussen, Denmark in the 1970s. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excelle...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

$2,200

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black, green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina brass with tarnish on one side. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Dime...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass BLUE petals drop
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass BLUE petals drop

Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass BLUE petals drop

$4,896

Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass BLUE petals drop

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 blue Murano drop glass. 7 levels. Nickel plated metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 48.50 inches (125 cm) height w...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Gino Paroldo Mid-Century '4027' Chandelier in Brass and Sepia Glass
Gino Paroldo Mid-Century '4027' Chandelier in Brass and Sepia Glass

Gino Paroldo Mid-Century '4027' Chandelier in Brass and Sepia Glass

$6,950

Gino Paroldo Mid-Century '4027' Chandelier in Brass and Sepia Glass

By Gino Paroldo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gino Paroldo for Dino Dei, chandelier model '4027', brass and glass, Italy, 1960s Italian postwar chandelier by renowned Italian designer Gino Paroldo. The fixture features a slende...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Large Pair of Bolla Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Martinelli, Italy 1960s
Large Pair of Bolla Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Martinelli, Italy 1960s

Large Pair of Bolla Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Martinelli, Italy 1960s

$1,690 / set

Large Pair of Bolla Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Martinelli, Italy 1960s

By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful large pair of mid-century “Bolla” wall or ceiling lights. These stylish and elegant lights were designed by Elio Martinelli and produced by Martinelli Luce in Italy during ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts

$250 / item

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts

By WILA

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base with amber glass. 1960-1970 Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Curved Clear Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Pair of Large Curved Clear Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Pair of Large Curved Clear Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

$3,497 / set

Pair of Large Curved Clear Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of large Italian wall sconces made of curved and fluted Murano glass panels in a refined shade of clear. The glass features a vertically ribbed texture and gently rou...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier

$9,800

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier

By Max Ingrand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 28"dia x 20"h Designer: Max Ingrand Material: Brass w/ Glass Shade Italy, c1950s VNT1780

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini

Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini

$570 / set

Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini

By Venini

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex 5 Lights Uplighter Pendant
2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex 5 Lights Uplighter Pendant

2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex 5 Lights Uplighter Pendant

$2,995 / item

2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex 5 Lights Uplighter Pendant

By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Concave and convex Brass pendant Uplighter with 5 lights . Disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Lower disc diamet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconce Flush Mount
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconce Flush Mount

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconce Flush Mount

$250 / item

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconce Flush Mount

By WILA

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base, amber glass with mat glass parts 1960-1970 Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

$2,200 / item

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Copper

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

$434 / item

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

Located in İstiklal, TR

GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Marc Wood Apollo Pendant Large, Luxury Light, Aged Brass & Marble
Marc Wood Apollo Pendant Large, Luxury Light, Aged Brass & Marble

Marc Wood Apollo Pendant Large, Luxury Light, Aged Brass & Marble

$4,600 / item

Marc Wood Apollo Pendant Large, Luxury Light, Aged Brass & Marble

By Marc Wood

Located in London, GB

Giving a nod to the celestial and celebrating the elegance and exuberant glamour of 1970s postmodernism. The pendant incorporates a hand-spun, aged brass shade and Rosso Levanto r...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

1 of 6 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces Venini Style, Italy, 1970s
1 of 6 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces Venini Style, Italy, 1970s

1 of 6 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces Venini Style, Italy, 1970s

$676 / item

1 of 6 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces Venini Style, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Large Murano wall lights, in the style of Venini, made in Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned and well-wired. Each sconce requires 1 x E27 stand...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

$2,200

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A sizable brass, metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 31....

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben

$3,613 / item

1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of Hibiscus floral Sconces, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Hibiscus floral Sconces, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Hibiscus floral Sconces, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

$2,156 / set

Pair of Hibiscus floral Sconces, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite pair of 1970s Murano glass hibiscus floral sconces, Italy. Delicate hand-blown flowers in rare golden-frozen speckled crystal glass bloom on elegant gilt metal stems with l...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Adjustable Sconces in Brass and Green Metal, Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Adjustable Sconces in Brass and Green Metal, Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Adjustable Sconces in Brass and Green Metal, Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

$1,398 / set

Pair of Adjustable Sconces in Brass and Green Metal, Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful pair of adjustable wall sconces in brass and soft green enameled metal. These stylish and elegant lights were produced in Italy during the 1950s and are attributed to Stil...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Large Pistachio Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Large Pistachio Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Large Pistachio Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,313

Large Pistachio Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Large and clean ceramic table lamp, 1970s. Heavy quality ceramic. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, and Glashütte Limburg. 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 $60 and tops out at $649,671 while the average work can sell for $2,162.

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