With mid-century contemporary design you get more than just lighting for your home

contemporary mid-century style lamp

Arising from the popularity of online internet shopping, classic product designs that were hard to find a few years ago have now found a new audience.This is particularly so in lighting.Today ,inspired by the art nouveau and mid-century contemporary era designers, manufacturers and retailers are producing products that give not only  light in our homes and offices but also efficiency, utility and beauty.

So if you are looking for a table lamp you may want something that provides for you much more than just lighting. You may want in addition to that basic function a product that is extraordinary to look at every day, or perhaps works in a particularly effective way. Today, inspired by designers from the Art Nouveau and mid-century eras, there is a large choice of excellent designer products.

If you want to have more than just lighting in your homes or offices, you might go for a Schonbek table lamp. Though this maybe a costly choice for you. Schonbek features pure Bohemian lead crystal. Or you could choose Holtkoetter lighting  of 1964 self-described as “The Ultimate Lighting Machines,” with designs to project the contemporary classics. Other last century designer names you might look out for are: George Nelson,George Carwardine, Robert Dudley and Arne Jacobsen.

Robert Sonneman is a pioneer of modern lighting and his works : a way of light have won international awards. Then there is the Kovacs brand originating from 1954 from the Minka Group of companies noted for its innovative and pleasing designs, modern with twist of retro.


Tiffany lighting represents an all-American classic style of lighting. 

There is now a large choice of excellent designer products, including excellent reproductions and inspired variations of the originals to be had.Your choice should depend on the style you want to go with your theme and the mood you want express.Happy hunting and have fun!