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Mid-century Modern (MCM) lighting

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Dive into the world of Mid-century Modern (MCM) lighting, where design genius converges with practical functionality. Distinctly recognizable by its clean lines, geometric shapes, and organic forms, MCM lighting captures the essence of the mid-20th century design ethos. Whether it's a sputnik chandelier or a sculptural table lamp, these lighting fixtures instantly infuse spaces with a retro yet timeless elegance, bridging the past's aesthetic brilliance with today's contemporary spaces.

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    DROP - Chandelier

    €970,00 €1.080,00

    101 Copenhagen Drop Chandelier - 50s Danish Modernism meets contemporary design The 101 Copenhagen Drop Chandelier is inspired by the 50s Danish Modernism. Using the nature inspired waterdrop shaped shades,...

    ODYSSEY SM - Wall Light

    €460,00 €391,00

    Schwung Odyssey SM Wall Light - where classic meets the contemporary The Odyssey SM sconce by Schwung Home is a modern wall light handmade from polished, patinated brass protected with...

    SONIA LAUDET D40 - Wall Light

    €188,00 €235,00

    Market Set Sonia Laudet D40 Wall Light - A Talented partnership With the Market Set Sonia Laudet D40 Wall Light, the brand signs its first collaboration with Sonia Laudet, a...

    ODYSSEY LG - Wall Light

    €550,00 €468,00

    Schwung Odyssey LG Wall Light - where classic meets the contemporary The Odyssey LG sconce by Schwung Home is a modern wall light handmade from polished, patinated brass protected with...

    DRIES - Pendant Light

    €472,00 €770,00

    Schwung home Dries pendant - where classic meets the contemporary The Dries pendant by Schwung Home is a modern ceiling light made entirely of solid brass with mouth blown glass...

    PICASSO (D500 mm) - Pendant Light

    €319,00 €458,00

    Belid Picasso D500 Pendant Light - A timeless retro-futuristic light Belid Picasso D500 Pendant Light part of a series that consists of pendants, table, floor and wall lamps. To ensure...

    ODYSSEY MD - Wall Light

    €490,00 €417,00

    Schwung home Odyssey MD Wall light - where classic meets the contemporary The Odyssey MD sconce by Schwung Home is a modern wall light handmade from polished, patinated brass protected...

    EL CUBO - Table Lamp

    €530,00 €470,00

    El Cubo by Carpyen, reinventing the Table Lamp Originally designed by Gabriel Teixidó in 1974, El Cubo is a synthesis of its innovative vision and generous approach of improving people’s...

    SONIA LAUDET D60 - Wall Light

    €244,00 €305,00

    Market Set Sonia Laudet D60 Wall Light - A talented partnership With the Market Set Sonia Laudet D60 Wall Light, the brand signs its first collaboration with Sonia Laudet, a...

    EVY - Pendant Light

    €265,00

    Evy in the Panzeri "Ely Emy Evy" collection has a spherical and coloured glassdiffuser with spherical indentations, forming a pattern. Structure of mat brass.

    DROP BULB - Chandelier

    €1.145,00 €1.080,00

    101 Copenhagen Drop Bulb chandelier - 50s Danish modernism meets contemporary design The 101 Copenhagen Drop Bulb Chandelier is inspired by the 50s Danish Modernism. Using the nature inspired spring...

    SUPER - Chandelier

    €1.570,00

    Seyvaa Super Chandelier - Illuminate everything The Seyvaa Super Chandelier is a Metal chandelier featuring an 8 lights pendant design with gold flashed movable glass shades. Design Olivier Desbordes.

    PRIMUS I (430 mm) - Pendant Light

    €245,00 €265,00

    Enhance Your Space with the Versatile Primus I Pendant Light from Belid Discover the adaptable and stylish Primus Pendant Light from Belid, designed to complement a variety of interiors. Available...

    PULSAR - Wall Light

    €505,00 €610,00

    Schwung Home PULSAR Wall light - Sleek and timeless. Elevate the ambiance of your home with the radiant and illustrious Pulsar wall lamp by Schwung. Featuring a mesmerising spherical shade...

    ODYSSEY SINGLE LG - Pendant Light

    €460,00 €391,00

    Schwung Odyssey Single LG Pendant Light - where classic meets the contemporary The Odyssey Single LG pendant by Schwung Home is a modern ceiling light handmade from polished, patinated brass...

    ODYSSEY SINGLE MD - Pendant Light

    €425,00 €362,00

    Schwung Odyssey Single MD Pendant Light - where classic meets the contemporary The Odyssey Single MD pendant by Schwung Home is a modern ceiling light handmade from polished, patinated brass...

    ODYSSEY SINGLE SM - Pendant Light

    €400,00 €340,00

    Schwung Odyssey Single SM Pendant Light - where classic meets the contemporary The Odyssey Single SM pendant by Schwung Home is a modern ceiling light handmade from polished, patinated brass...

    ODYSSEY 4 - Pendant Light

    €1.470,00 €1.250,00

    Schwung Odyssey 4 Pendant Light - where classic meets the contemporary The Schwung Odyssey 4 Pendant Light is a modern lamp handmade from polished, patinated brass protected with clear varnish....

    GLASS GLOBE - Pendant Light

    €570,00 €1.037,00

    Schwung home Glass globe pendant - where classic meets the contemporary The glass globe pendant by Schwung Home is a modern ceiling light handmade from polished, patinated brass protected with...

    STINGRAY - Chandelier

    €1.345,00

    101 Copenhagen Stingray Chandelier - A floating sculpture The lampshades of the flowing Stingray chandelier from 101 Copenhagen take inspiration from the floating movement of the stingray, creating a sculptural...

    DROP MINI - Chandelier

    €895,00 €845,00

    101 Copenhagen Drop Mini chandelier - 50s Danish Modernism meets contemporary design The 101 Copenhagen Drop Mini Chandelier is inspired by the 50s Danish Modernism. Using the nature inspired waterdrop...

    TORRANO 30 - Pendant Light

    €322,00

    Introduce some subtle luxury with Globen Lighting's Torrano 30 pendant Upgrade your home decor with the luxurious Torrano 30 pendant from Globen Lighting. Made of solid marble, it features a...

    LU LARGE - Pendant Light

    €579,00 €510,00

    The LU pendant is all about two contrasting forms and their interaction with each other. The bold vertical element appears to float through a thin circular light source. The combination...

    LU SMALL - Pendant Light

    €379,00 €359,00

    The LU pendant is all about two contrasting forms and their interaction with each other. The bold vertical element appears to float through a thin circular light source. The combination...

    PICASSO (D380 mm) - Pendant Light

    €289,00 €389,00

    Picasso D380 from Belid - A timeless retro-futuristic light The Belid PICASSO D380 mm Pendant Light, a part of a series that consists of pendants, table, floor and wall lamps....

    DROP - Chandelier - Stock Clearance

    €1.145,00 €970,00

    101 Copenhagen Drop Chandelier - 50s Danish Modernism meets contemporary design The 101 Copenhagen Drop Chandelier is inspired by the 50s Danish Modernism. Using the nature inspired waterdrop shaped shades,...

    SONIA LAUDET D60 - Wall Light - Stock Clearance

    €305,00 €244,00

    Market Set Sonia Laudet D60 Wall Light - A talented partnership With the Market Set Sonia Laudet D60 Wall Light, the brand signs its first collaboration with Sonia Laudet, a...

    SONIA LAUDET D40 - Wall Light - Stock Clearance

    €235,00 €188,00

    Market Set Sonia Laudet D40 Wall Light - A Talented partnership With the Market Set Sonia Laudet D40 Wall Light, the brand signs its first collaboration with Sonia Laudet, a...

    PICASSO WINDOW (D180 mm) - Pendant Light - Stock Clearance

    €243,00 €170,00

    Belid Picasso Window D180 Pendant Light - A timeless retro-futuristic light The Belid Picasso D180 Window Pendant Light is a part of a series that consists of pendants, table, floor...

    GONG 250 - Pendant Light

    €225,00 €270,00

    Elegance in Simplicity: The Gong Pendant Light by Belid Introducing the Gong Pendant Light from Belid—a masterclass in minimalist design that exudes Scandinavian elegance. This pendant light is crafted with...

    GONG 320 - Pendant Light

    €250,00 €270,00

    Elegance in Simplicity: The Gong Pendant Light by Belid Introducing the Gong Pendant Light from Belid—a masterclass in minimalist design that exudes Scandinavian elegance. This pendant light is crafted with...

    PUMP - Table Lamp

    €249,00

    Pump is inspired by hot air balloons and the idea of a luminaire lifting off the ground. Floating in the air. The light tubular steel structure symbolises the propellant of...

    GHOST - Chandelier

    €995,00 €1.345,00

    Ghost Chandelier by 101 Copenhagen: A Vision in Ambient Illumination Drawing inspiration from the restrained elegance of minimalist art, 101 Copenhagen's Ghost Chandelier seamlessly marries sculptural aesthetics with luminary brilliance....

    BOW - Wall Light

    €265,00 €425,00

    101 Copenhagen's Bow Wall Lamp: A Masterful Intersection of Artistry and Illumination Drawing inspiration from the grace of a bow, the Bow Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen is more than...

    LIILA OUTDOOR - Wall Light

    €335,00

    Nuura's Liila Wall Outdoor Light is a singular luminaire, which looks beautiful on the wall or ceiling. It is simple in its form, consisting of a thin round sheet of...

    LIILA 1 OUTDOOR - Ceiling / Wall Light

    €305,00

    Nuura's Liila 1 Outdoor is a singular luminaire, which looks beautiful on the wall or ceiling. It is simple in its form, consisting of a thin round sheet of metal...

    TRISSONI - Chandelier

    €2.090,00

    Add Modern Elegance with the Eichholtz Trissoni Chandelier The Trissoni Chandelier from Eichholtz is a stunning lighting fixture that adds a touch of modern elegance to any space. With its...

    BRUNETTI - Table Lamp

    €1.375,00

    Concentrated Art Deco - The Brunetti Table Lamp from Eichholtz Introducing the Brunetti Table Light from Eichholtz, a striking and unique lamp for your home. This exceptional table lamp showcases...

    MELIA - Table Lamp

    €2.000,00

    Add a Unique Touch with the Eichholtz Cinco Table Lamp The Melia Table Lamp from Eichholtz is a unique and stylish lighting fixture that forms a link between your space...

    CHÂTEL - Table Lamp

    €2.500,00

    Add Sophisticated Elegance with the Eichholtz Châtel Table Light The Châtel Table Light from Eichholtz is a stunning lamp that adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to any room....

    About Mid-century Modern (MCM) lighting

    Originating from a design movement that spanned the mid-1930s to mid-1960s, Mid-century Modern lighting is emblematic of a time when designers experimented with novel materials and innovative structures. These pieces weren't just about illumination; they were art forms in their own right.

    Made primarily from materials like brass, wood, and glass, MCM lights often feature bold, angular designs, mixed with gentle curves. From the iconic globe pendant lights to tripod floor lamps, the character of these fixtures embodies a unique combination of the futuristic and the natural. Color palettes tend to be muted yet rich, and the emphasis on function ensures every piece is as practical as it is stylish.

    In essence, MCM lighting doesn't just light up a room; it transforms it, casting both luminance and a distinct mid-century modern ambiance.

    Selecting the ideal MCM lighting fixture requires an appreciation for the movement's design nuances. Here are some key guidelines: Distinctive Shapes: Look for lighting fixtures that exhibit iconic shapes of the era – think starbursts, globes, or geometric forms. Natural and Modern Materials: Choose fixtures that blend materials like wood, metal, and glass, capturing the era's love for merging the organic with the modern. Functionality: Ensure that the fixture provides the necessary illumination for the intended space, whether it's ambient, task, or accent lighting. Color Palette: Opt for muted tones like brass, gold, walnut, or frosted glass, which align with the MCM aesthetic. Scale and Proportion: Ensure that the fixture complements the room's size. A large sputnik chandelier might dominate a small room, whereas a sleek pendant might get lost in a spacious area. Artistic Influence: MCM was all about breaking norms, so don't shy away from lighting that feels like a piece of art. Historical Context: If authenticity is crucial, consider vintage pieces or reproductions that stay true to designers of the era, like George Nelson or Arne Jacobsen. Mix and Match: While MCM has distinct features, it's flexible enough to blend with other styles. Don't be afraid to integrate it into a diverse interior design approach. Placement: Consider the placement – wall sconces for accent lighting, pendants for over dining tables, or floor lamps to brighten reading nooks. Quality: Given that many MCM designs are now classics, invest in high-quality fixtures that will stand the test of time, both in style and durability. With these guidelines in hand, curating the ideal Mid-century Modern lighting becomes a journey through an era of unmatched design innovation and elegance.

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