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Mid Century Modern Style Lighting
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items If you love a retro inspired space as much as I do, you're sure to find the perfect lighting for your home in this list. Affiliate links, I may earn a comission on qualifying purchases.
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Table & Desk Lamps
Floor Lamps
Wall Sconces
Ceiling Lights
Table & Desk Lamps
A modern spin on a classic MCM design, this adorable desk lamp comes in 3 colours, and features an adjustable arm and swiveling shade so you can direct light exactly where you need it. It's made from steel, brass and cast iron for a sturdy, durable f...
Isaac Desk Lamp
The mushroom shape of this table lamp gives it a fun retro style, and it comes in 7 different colours and metallics, so there's one to match every colour scheme. It's made from steel for solid weight and durability.
Sidnie Table Lamp
This petite table lamp has a cute and fun shape and comes in an endless array of colours. The small size is perfect for a bedside, or to add a pop of colour and mood lighting to a shelf. It was inspired by playful 1970s era electronics.
Teig Lamp
A classic tripod table lamp with a walnut wood base and textured linen shade. This style is perfect on a side table or console.
Harcourt 29.5" Light Walnut Tripod Table Lamp
A sculptural base and linen shade give this table lamp a mid century modern inspired style. Perfect for your living room side tables.
Edwards 29" Brown Table Lamp
The bold sculptural base and woven shade give this table lamp a retro atomic feel. The natural straw shade provides a warm glow and textural interest.
Kelt Ceramic Table Lamp
The Flowerpot V9 light from Vernor Panton is a MCM classic. This version is a rechargeable mini lamp you can move around wherever you like. It comes in lots of colours to suit your decor.
Flowerpot V9 Cordless Rechargeable LED Table Lamp
This simple little table lamp brings a cute retro vibe to your bedside. Available in a few different colours.
Globe Table Lamp
A simple table lamp that gives a nod to mid century style with its sculptural ceramic base and linen shade. Great for a bedside table.
15" Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte Black, Wood Base
Swirled glass and brass provides a delicate glow and artistic expression. I love the white one, but the green is fun too, for a pop of colour!
Yama Swirled Glass Table Lamp
This little cutie has retro style in spades. With its colourful ceramic base and frosted glass shade, it adds a pop of fun colour to any space. The small size means it's perfect for the bedside or a shelf.
AllModern Deckard Ceramic Table Lamp
This cute little retro style table lamp is crafted entirely from coloured glass, so it gives off a great glow. It comes in lots of colours. The UFO-like shape gives it a fun space-age vibe.
AllModern Rainville Table Lamp
This cute marble and brass table lamp is cordless and rechargeable, so you can put it anywhere. The mushroom shape gives a retro vibe, while the materials feel luxe.
Utopia cordless table lamp in white marble
Floor Lamps
The perfect task light for next to your favourite reading chair. This floor lamp has a fun retro design and comes in orange or green for a pop of colour.
Isaac Floor Lamp
This metal floor lamp base features a curved design and retro inspired burnt orange colour. Pair it with a paper lantern shade (sold separately) for a style that suits MCM interiors, as well as modern, Scandi or Japanese styles.
Lantern Stand Floor Lamp
The iconic AJ Floor Lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen. The perfect reading light, with a tilting shade. Available in several colours.
AJ Floor Lamp – Louis Poulsen
This statement arc floor lamp features a wood base, brass fittings and a linen shade. The finishes and arc design gives it a distinct retro look. Amazing accent light for a living room.
Nova of California Tambo Arc Floor Lamp - Dark Walnut Wood Finish, Weathered Brass, Tambour base, White Linen Shade
This arc lamp features a marble base, brass fittings and a white glass globe shade. Its simple lines fit well in many spaces, but it definitely has a mid-century vibe.
Joss & Main Norvell
A fun and glam floor lamp by Jonathan Adler. With black and brass fitting and white glass globe shades. It provides plenty of diffused light from the 3 lamps.
Jonathan Adler Caracas Tripod Floor Lamp
The Happy series from Regina Andrew has such fun pieces. With a retro-modern vibe, they add a playful touch the room. This 2-arm floor lamp comes in 3 finishes.
Regina Andrew Happy Floor Lamp
This floor lamps adds natural texture with its woven rattan shade. The conical shade, simple angular base and ball feet give it a mid century modern feel.
Visual Comfort Studio Gustav Medium Floor Lamp
This Frank Lloyd Wright design functions as both a sculpture and a light fixture. Made with solid wood, its available in 3 finishes, and features red accents. It creates interesting shadows, and acts as a focal point that references design history.
AlaModerna Taliesin 80" Floor Lamp
A simple floor lamp with a nod to retro design from its mushroom shaped shade. This fixture creates a lovely glow through the fabric shade that glistens on the brass base.
Mitzi MESHELLE Floor Lamp by Home Ec.
A unique take on the classic tripod floor lamp, this one features a simplified base and a faceted wood veneer shade. It comes in a number of wood finishes. I like the teak and walnut versions for a MCM space.
Accord Lighting Dot 65" Tripod Floor Lamp
This classic swing arm floor lamp features a black base with brass accents. The brass shade interior creates a beautiful warm glow. Perfect task lighting next to a reading chair or desk.
Mo floor lamp in antiqued brass with black hood
Wall Sconces
This plug in wall sconce features a capsule shaped metal shade in a range of 70s inspired colours. It's simple shape fits equally well in retro and modern interiors.
Allegheny 6" Plug-In Sconce
Made from handcrafted pottery, this collection comes in a range of earthy neutral shades. The subtly retro silhouette hints at mid century modern, while fitting equally well in more modern spaces.
Schoolhouse x East Fork ® Sconce
A fun little sconce that's perfect for the bedside. This retro cutie comes in lots of colours, so you can add a pop of contrast or match your decor.
Isaac Plug-In Sconce - Short Arm
An alternative to the classic rice paper fixture, this one is handcrafted with a cotton-linen blend shade. It has a perfectly imperfect look that's great in japandi, scandi or MCM style interiors.
Nova of California Roswell Wall Sconce - Matte Black, Handcrafted Shinpuru-sa Linen-Cotton Shade
This hardwired sconce features a mix of wood, brass and woven materials. The cone shape and warm textured shade give it a great retro look. Perfect as a bedside light.
AllModern Miraz Armed Sconce
This wall sconce brings bold mid century style to your bedside, with a swing arm and bowl shaped shade. The brass finish, paired with white and black accents suits any colour scheme.
Joss & Main Freemont Plug-in Swing Arm Wall Sconce
This fun sconce is a blend of modern and retro. It adds a playful character to the room, with its smile-inducing shape. It comes in 3 finishes to fit any colour scheme.
Regina Andrew Happy Sconce
This sunburst fixture is a WOW statement piece. It diffuses indirect light that adds a glow to the space. Available in 3 finishes to match your decor.
Avenue Lighting Marquee St. 3-Light LED Wall Sconce
This simple sconce uses natural materials to create a timeless yet modern look. With several wood finishes to choose from, paired with a cylinder linen shade. I love the teak option for a nod to mid century modern style.
Accord Lighting 1 - Light Flush Mounted Sconce
A sculptural 2-arm sconce that swivels and adjusts so you can direct the line anywhere. The brass and black combo is so chic, and the shape gives it a retro vibe. Plugs in, but can also be adapted to hardwired.
Robert Abbey Racer 2 - Light Plug-In Modern Brass Armed Sconce
Jonathan Adler always has great retro-inspired decor, and these sconces are no exception. With brass hardware and white glass globes, these will add a retro glam touch to any space. The cutout details add extra interest.
Jonathan Adler Rio 2 - Light Plug-in Armed Sconce
These cuties from Louis Poulsen have retro scandinavian style written all over them. The can swivel to direct line up, down or to the sides. Available in black or brass.
Louis Poulsen VL Studio Wall
A simple conical sconce in brass to give a subtle MCM feel. Perfect accent lighting over a shelf. The perforated shade gives added detail and allows light to diffuse out, as well as down.
Vincent wall sconce in antiqued brass
Ceiling Lights
A flush mount light with a simple yet bold design that was inspired by Ray Eames's playful style. Available in 9 different colours to suit your decor. This surface mount style is perfect in a hallway, bedroom or kitchen where ceiling height prevents ...
Ray 17" Surface Mount
The pendant style from the Ray collection is perfect for over a dining table. This simple retro style inspired by Ray Eames comes in a bunch of colours to add a fun pop to your decor.
Ray 17" Pendant
A perennial favourite for MCM enthusiasts, the globe light is a classic for a reason. It's simple shape fits just about anywhere.
Luna Cord Pendant with 12" Shade
Handcrafted pottery shades in earthy neutral colours give a laidback vibe to this collection. The subtly MCM inspired shape works equally well in retro and modern homes.
Schoolhouse x East Fork ® 12" Rod Pendant
Is there anything more retro than a sputnik chandelier? I'm not sure there is. This statement fixture is perfect for the dining room, or anywhere that needs a large and bold fixture.
Ariana 12 Light Chandelier
The textured rope shade and simple tiered design gives this pendant a mid century modern style. It would be perfect in a breakfast nook over a small round table.
Abernathy Pendant Light
The Nelson saucer bubble pendant by Herman Miller is a mid century modern icon. With all sorts of sizes and shapes available, there’s one for every room!
Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant, Medium
A statement pendant made from a swirl of wood veneer. It comes in a few colours, I like the natural wood tones best. This would fit beautifully in a mid-century modern space, or a japandi, scandi or modern home as well.
LZF Swirl Pendant by Ray Power
This layered metal pendant casts a warm glow thanks to the gold interior. The graphic shape has distinct retro styling that would fit perfectly in a mcm space. Great price point for this design.
Nova of California Rancho Mirage Small Pendant Light - Matte Black & Gold-Leaf Shade, Weathered Brass
This swag pendant has the look of the classic rice paper fixture, but is made with a more durable linen-cotton blend fabric. It's handmade, with a perfectly imperfect look. It fits well in a MCM, scandi or japandi space.
Nova of California Roswell Pendant Swag Light - Handcrafted Shinpuru-sa Linen-Cotton Shade
This big pendant adds a touch of natural texture with its woven rattan shade. It gives a retro boho vibe that's perfect for casual spaces.
Bellamy pendant light in natural cane