Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Lighting
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Bring a little Mid Century Modern style to your bathroom with the Kichler Jasper Bath Bar. The gently tapered support bar hosts spherical shades, each sitting in their own curved cup. The glass orbs bring a sense of modern simplicity to the piece with its blend of geometric shapes and basic lines. Color: White. Finish: Chrome
Designed by Alecia Wesner, the George Kovacs Alecia's Necklace LED Bath Bae resembles some of her very own unique jewelry designs. A Frosted White Glass shade is surrounded by a geometric metal frame, having a distinct mid-century modern aesthetic. The energy efficient illumination not only shines through the metal frame, but from the either side, diffused through the frosted glass as well. Color: Silver. Finish: Brushed Nickel
The Tube 3 Light Bath Light is a simple and sleek bath fixture with the versatility to be used in any setting. Can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Shape: Cylinder. Color: White. Finish: Dark Restoration Bronze
The George Kovacs Tube LED Bath Bar is a slender and minimal lighting option powered with energy efficiency. Twin tubes of Etched Opal Glass are connected via a small metal bracket, projecting from a rectangular backplate. The small opening in the middle adds a little visual tension and breaks up the horizontal nature of the piece. Shape: Cylinder. Color: Black. Finish: Dark Restoration Bronze
The simple, yet charming Fleming Bath Bar by Hudson Valley Lighting features a series of Opal Glossy glass shades joined by a sleek metal bar and wall plate. Each shade contains a replaceable LED module that, once lit, permeates the glass for a warm, even light. Collectively, the ambiance is both pleasant and functional, ideal over a vanity or bathroom sink. Color: White. Finish: Aged Brass
A minimal look for the modern home. Hand crafted Steel and textured finishes make the Bodie LED Bath Bar with Opal White Glass by Varaluz a vibrant addition to any bath space. A touch of the mid-century ideal for the modern home, this fixture pairs a spare handmade frame with a arm and light assembly and milky Glass orbs. This fixture is modern design made welcoming and easily stylish for any home. Color: Gold. Finish: Havana Gold
The Access Lighting Classic LED Bath Bar proves classics never go out of style. The opal glass spheres float in front of the metallic backplate, lighting the space with energy efficient technology. Simple and sweet, the mixture of shapes and tones throughout the piece keeps things interesting while still being contemporary and modern. Shape: Rectangular. Color: Silver. Finish: Chrome
Streamline Moderne (with a hint of midcentury design) meets contemporary chic in the Varaluz Harlowe Bath Bar. Its curved framework is hand-forged from recycled steel, giving this eco-friendly bath fixture an elegant grid pattern. Ribbed recycled glass”with a linear texture pressed into the back”adds sparkle. Hand-applied finish. Color: Clear. Finish: New Bronze
The Nelsonâ„¢ Bubble Lamps® by Herman Miller® are beloved pieces of mid-century modern design. Made with a spray-coated plastic originally made for the military, the Nelson Saucer Bubble Wall Sconce features a disk-shaped steel frame that is slightly visible through the shade. The shade is attached to a Brushed Nickel Arm and Walnut mount, and is adjustable left-to-right and up-and-down with the help of a long cord and counterweight. Color: White. Finish: White with Brushed Nickel Arm - Mid-Century Modern Nelson Bubble Lamps by Herman Miller.
Designed by Alecia Wesner, the George Kovacs Alecias Necklace Semi Flushmount resembles some of her very own unique jewelry designs. A White Opal Glass shade is surrounded by a geometric metal frame, having a distinct mid-century modern aesthetic. The rest of the fixture is kept simple, with a metallic finish and simple round canopy. Shape: Round. Color: Silver. Finish: Brushed Nickel
The Anglepoise Type 75 Mini Wall Light proves the versatility of sophisticated mechanics and industrial design, adapting this 1950s classic to a convenient wall position. The petite aluminum shade is both crisp and smooth”emblematic of mid-century modern aesthetics”sitting comfortably from the wall on an extended arm, able to provide ample down lighting or angled spots of light with the adjustable shade. Increasingly flexible, the Type 75 is cleverly outfitted with a chrome switch at the base for further functionality. Color: Black. Additional Color: Jet Black.
The Kichler Jasper Wall Sconce features a Mid Century Modern design that still rings contemporary. The gently tapered support bar hosts a spherical shade, lighting the space from its own curved cup. The glass orb bring a sense of modern simplicity to the piece with its blend of geometric shapes and basic lines. Color: White. Finish: Natural Brass
An eye-catching display of mid-century modern style. The Bryant Wall Sconce by Alder & Ore showcases a striking combination of industrial inspired appointments. From its orb-shaped clear glass shade to the slender long arm and circular backplate, this sconce emanates an understated elegance in addition to enhancing the clarity of its surrounding space. A variety of luxurious finishes are also available, so you can choose what best matches your current decor scheme. Color: Black. Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze
An emphatic confirmation that Poul Henningsen's innovative reflective three-shade system is supremely suited for outdoor settings, the Louis Poulsen PH3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Sconce is a beautiful beacon of light. Fabricated from sturdy, storm-weathering steel, this Black powder coated sconce features Matte White interiors, enhancing the reflective properties. An unabashed recommendation for contemporary and mid century exteriors. Or, for that matter, interiors. Color: Black. Finish: Black powder coat
Geometry has never been as sexy as it is with the Terzani Glamour Semi-Flushmount. The white glass drum shade is overlaid by a band of randomly interspersed rings. The effect is a little Art Deco, a little mid-century modern and a whole lot of sophisticated sparkle in contemporary interiors. Available in three finishes. Designed by Dodo Arslan. Color: White. Finish: White Finish
Opulent, futuristic and bursting with retro flair, the Arteriors Zanadoo Wall Sconce recalls the early days of space exploration and innovation. Mid-century aesthetics combine an explosion of shiny spokes with modern exposed bulbs that cast dazzling arrays of light and shadow on ceilings and walls. Try with frosted or chrome-tipped bulbs for even more dynamic lighting effects. Color: Nickel. Finish: Polished Nickel
A touch of Hollywood Regency, a hint of retro mod. The Robert Abbey Meurice 5-Arm Wall Sconce designed by Jonathan Adler features the best from these design eras, updated here for the funky fabulous home. Part of a larger collection that will chic-afy your life. Color: Bronze. Finish: Deep Patina Bronze
Industrial style juxtaposed with a luxurious gleam. The Five-O LED Wall Sconce by George Kovacs showcases a geometrical composition that brings an air of intrigue and illumination to bathroom spaces. Its pentagon-shaped backplate is made from metal and features a striking two-toned finish. This 5-sided structure houses an etched glass globe and is equipped with an integrated LED light source. When lit, it produces a soft, welcoming glow that is accentuated by the highly reflective interior. Color: Brass. Finish: Textured White Exterior / Gold Leaf Interior
Using the Zanadoo as an inspiration, the Roxanne Flushmount is composed of the same shape, using repeated spokes projecting outwards, creating a very dynamic lighting fixture. This arrangement of thin rods also creates an intriguing cast shadow on surrounding areas when lit. Held flush to the ceiling or wall, this fixture appears to extrude directly from the surface, much like a cave stalactite. Tags: Sputnik Chandeliers, Sputnik Pendants, Sputnik Lighting Color: Brass. Finish: Antique Brass
A classic for modern times. The Globe Wall / Flushmout No.339 by Quorum International has its roots in mid-century design. It features a spherical Satin Opal glass shade to provide bright, yet diffused lighting. UL-listed for use in damp spaces, this decorative lighting is also suitable for baths and powder rooms. The light fixture's mounting plate is available in timeless metallic finishes to complement contemporary or transitional home decor. Shape: Globe. Color: Silver. Finish: Satin Nickel
As its name implies, the Flos Glo-Ball Flushmount by FLOS is a glowing ball of light overhead. When turned off, the hand-blown and acid-etched Opaline shade is a clean, bright White. When illuminated, however, the same shade diffuses a warm glow courtesy of the inner halogen light. Part of the Flos Glo-Ball collection designed by Jasper Morrison. Color: White. Additional Color: Opal White.
The Arteriors Hanley Flushmount / Wall Sconce takes the sunburst concept and runs with it. A work of modern art, tri sided glass rods pour out from a metallic half sphere, catching and distributing the illumination in a uniquely contemporary way. Shown with silver tipped bulbs, experiment with different bulbs for an entirely new look. Color: Brass. Finish: Antique Brass
The Foscarini Caboche Flushmount creates engaging illumination and extravagant visual texture, a ring of jewel-like lighting refracting on the ceiling around the fixture. Designed in 2005 by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto, the Caboche Flushmount features a multitude of transparent globes that encircle an internal blown glass shade that contains a single light source. Color: Amber. Additional Color: Gold Yellow.
Graceful form and clean lines impart a minimal, organic look. The Alluria Wall Sconce by George Kovacs features an etched glass orb with a metallic cap that extends to a sleek stem at the top. It is affixed to the wall with a rectangular metal wallplate via a short arm. This shade houses a xenon lamp that produces a diffused glow to illuminate the surrounding. Suitable for damp locations, this fixture can bring a fresh layer of lighting to master baths and powder rooms. Shape: Globe. Color: Black. Additional Color: Weathered Black / Autumn Gold.
Why We Love Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Lighting
Not many types of lighting fixtures can pass the test of 60+ years. However, we think the clean, geometric lines of mid-century bathroom lighting fixtures are as attractive now as they were in the 1950s and 1960s. We particularly like Sputnik designs, with their many star-like points of light extending from brass arms, that evoke the early Russian spacecraft and make a statement in any bathroom, foyer, or dining room. Other classic mid-century vanity lighting designs we like include bubble light sconces, pendant lights, and bars of three or more lighted spheres that hang over a sink above a mirror.
Where Mid-Century Modern Vanity Lights Work Best
Mid-century vanity lighting works well in a number of ways, depending on your room's design and layout. You can put a bar of bubble lights above the sink, mount decorative sconces on either side of the vanity, or use bathroom flushmounts to illuminate the space from overhead. All of these fixtures will give you ample light while coordinating with your overall 1950s design scheme. Retro bathroom lighting is a good complement to popular mid-century design elements, such as subway tile and round vanity mirrors.
Retro Bathroom Lighting Designers We Love
It's difficult to find a type of mid-century bathroom lighting that we don't love. We're a big fan of Jonathan Adler retro bathroom lighting designs. These include classic Sputnik chandeliers and ceiling lights as well as rounded pendant lights, which work perfectly above a bathroom vanity. Another of our favorites are the bathroom recessed lighting fixtures by Louis Poulsen. This lighting looks vaguely nautical, like something you'd find on a ship, with metal guards around the light, originally meant to keep the glass from being broken should the ship encounter rough seas. Called a skot, this mid-century vanity lighting will give that touch of whimsy and nostalgia to any bathroom design. We also like the wall sconces by George Kovacs, the pendant lights by Kichler, and the mid-century modern pieces by Arteriors.
How to Choose the Best Mid-Century Modern Bath Lights
Choosing the mid-century bathroom lightin that will work best for you and your family as well as your budget means looking at the space and determining what you need to illuminate. Traditional design wisdom says you need three different types of lighting in each space. This configuration could be a combination of mid-century vanity lighting, vanity wall sconces, and overhead retro bathroom lighting. Or, you could use a signature fixture, such as a chandelier, as a focal point and add recessed lighting to complement it.
Other Considerations
Placement is another prime consideration when choosing mid-century bathroom lighting. While you want adequate lighting, you don't want to overwhelm the room with too many dramatic retro bathroom lighting fixtures. It's best to stick with one signature piece and two or three complementary fixtures. Other considerations when shopping for mid-century vanity lighting include size, how you can hardwire the fixture, and whether the fixture you love can be delivered within the time frame you need.
