mid century modern lighting
This weekend we toured a home that featured a quintessential mid century Nelson light over the dining table, which got me thinking about lighting and its impact on a room. Lighting is an integral part of MCM design and if done right, is a seamless component that often goes unnoticed. Unattractive lighting, lack of lighting, or the wrong color of a light fixture can drastically change the aesthetic of a room. Lighting fixtures can also be very expensive and without a designer, it's difficult to determine what is worth the spend. For your viewing pleasure, some of my favorite MCM lighting and affordable options:
This dramatic light from Schoolhouse Electric is such a statement piece, I can't wait to find the right one for our dining room table.
There's always room for a little bohemian in an MCM home. This one is from JKaTouchofLove.
An original pendant lamp from Black Cat.
A minimalist bedside table sconce makes a statement, also Schoolhouse.
This office is such an ideal set up and the Schoolhouse lamp fits perfectly.
I'm a sucker for these hanging pendant lights. I'm not sure if I'd put them in my kitchen but I find them very whimsical. I also love the sconces above the open shelving. Has anyone figured out I'm obsessed with Schoolhouse lighting yet?
Cook architecture incorporates various types of lighting into one room: wall sconces, floor lamps, recessed lighting, and a structural light fixture to complement the mixed materials and floor to ceiling windows.
Lastly, the house we toured on Saturday had a gorgeous Nelson light, (similar at Herman Miller). I wonder if the current owners will let the buyers keep this piece?
Other ideas
If you're in the market for unique and original mid century modern lighting, design addict is a marketplace out of Europe with great finds - but not cheap.
Etsy is an excellent resource for up and coming designers. I especially like Sputnicklights, MODCREATIONstudio, InscapesDesign, and Sarah Sherman Samuel's curated lists.
Looking for affordable lighting? Emily Henderson rounds up her favorites on Style by Emily Henderson.
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