Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Modernist 1950s Italian Red Lantern, Milk Glass & Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a red crinkle lacquered shade, a white milk glass striped lamp shade and brass hardwa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Ivory p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern.
This suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped lampshade ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 1950s round painted iron ceiling light with one center light.
Diameter 43 cm.
Height 77 cm.
Diameter glass 18 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame.
Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect.
Excellent vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals.
Stunning size and quality !
Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs.
Measures: Diameter 48 cm.
He...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers.
Measure: Diameter 52 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Limburg Large Pair of Vintage 1970s Clear Bubble Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage pair of German made late Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling flush mount lights produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1975. Featuring a round domed mouth blown bubble gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Chrome
Midcentury Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Glass Sciolari Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Italian brass chandelier. Sciolari or Sciolari style
We cannot say who the manufacturer was, since it does not have any brand, but it could be Sciolari or similar.
M...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Opaline Glass
Set of 1960s Three Large Ball Hanging Lights in White Plastic
Located in London, GB
A set of 1960s three large adjustable ball hanging lights in white plastic with metal top fixings.
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.
More photos available upon request.
Measures: Diameter 80 cm.
Height 80 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 65 cm.
Total height with the chain: 100 cm.
Four E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Gilt Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Style Chandelier with Glass Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920.
Total height with the cha...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Murano Glass and Brass Pendants by Barovier &Toso 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
A Precious pair of Italian Modern Mid Century pendants by Barovier& Toso made of clear Murano glass with gold insert and brass.
Each with 1 E 27 light bulbs.
We can rewire for yo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Spanish Lantern Pendant Lamp in Wrought Iron, Scroll Twisting Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Lantern Chandelier in Twisted Hand Forged Iron, 1940s
Eye-catching scrollwork lantern or hanging light with twisted iron construction.
The structure of this pendant l...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Modern Pendant, 1960s, Textured Glass and Gilt Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine French modernist ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Maison Arlus. Minimalist gilt brass hardware with a thick and heavily t...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Light Blue Venini Murano Lantern, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Lantern Light blu glass Venetian Murano glass by Venini . 1940'
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo, Rattan amd Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century Cote d'Azur style pendant fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning pendant was hand-made in Italy during the 1960s.
This gorgeous cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This elegant pendant light, attributed to the renowned Italian design company Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it fe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Rattan Bamboo Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern with Chinoiserie Accents, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lamp Woven Rope Globe Lampshade, Spain, 1950s.
Rare find.
Pagoda Shape.
This sculptural oriental inspired lamp is hanging from a rattan chain ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rope, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Lantern in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s, ITSO Angelo Lelii
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and unique pendant light / lantern, manufactured in lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass, this lamp is made very much in the manner those designed by Angelo Lelii's for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Monumental Lanterns from an Important Italian hotel. Pietro Chiesa style
Located in Argelato, BO
Two mid-century monumental lanterns, coming from the atrium of an important Italian hotel, and made in the style of Fontana Arte.
These are works of great expressive power, suitable ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Rattan Pendants, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of midcentury rattan pendants, Denmark, 1960s. These beautiful suspension lamps are handcrafted in rattan, lamp shade design with wood canopy. Each pendant with single brass bul...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade.
This handcr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
Rare early Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Tribal Table Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Mississauga, CA
Great piece of mid century lighting history. Made in Oak Ridges, Ontario and made famous in North American and Europe. Rare Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund table lamps with tribal hand p...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic, Jute, Fiberglass
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern Floor Lamp by SUZUKI ANDON Signed 政和
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern or floor lamp by SUZUKI ANDON, Japan, 1980-1990. Lacquered wood three-legged stand with hand-painted silk shade lantern, signed by the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silk, Wood
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s.
This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy.
It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder.
It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment.
Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter
Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter
This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina.
Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Set of Three Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Set of three beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo lantern by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 23.5"(60cm), Diameter : 10.2"(26cm). Delivered wired for your...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Striking Mid-Century Green and Clear Poliedri Chandelier, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Polyhedral Murano glass chandelier. Rare combination green and clear colored poliedri hanging from the metal tiers at several levels.
Ivory painted round shaped fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Light
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s.
The woven wicker cylindrical shad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass.
Stamped on the base.
No major issues or dents Just age related wear and patina to the surfac...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner in Sculptural Cut Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artisan vintage handcrafted Chinese tall lantern candle holder incense burner sculptural cut brass
Made in lead and brass, mounted on a wood base. Comes...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Lead
"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1980s
By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light with fabric fringes designed by Mariyo Yagi. Stamped Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid century Modern Bubble Globe Sputnik Chandelier, 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Mid century Modernist Italian ball chandelier.
Five glass spheres with overall globule pattern delicately suspend from a satin silvery toned nickeled bronze tubular stem and cylindr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy.
Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina.
This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment.
Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s
This midcentury suspension lamp features a hand woven rope shpere lampshade in brown ginger ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Jute, Rattan, Rope
Bohemian Macrame Fiber Pendant Ceiling Hanging Lamp with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Knotted Macramé Cord Pendant Light-Ceiling Hanging Lamp
Lovely vintage original macramé fiber handcrafted cone shaped l lantern / pendant, Spain, 1960s-1970s.
This eye-c...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Wood
Italian single-light lantern from the 1950s. Brass frame and engraved glass.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful Italian single-light 1950s lantern with shaped clear glass panes, grounded at the edges and engraved with nice decorative geometric patterns.
The lamp has a flared brass fr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1960s Large Bamboo Rattan Round Shaped Pendant Light with Woven Wicker Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and bamboo large pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo rattan structure with vertical bars detailed with hand a tier of woven wicker at the top and at the bottom part. It has round dome shape and it hangs from a chain with round rattan links. Black iron detail ring and black canopy.
This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a dining table, kitchen's table or any room with natural taste. It will add a fresh and modern accent to any ambiance.
Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment.
It provides a charming light when lit.
Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder.
Overall Measures: 44 cm diameter x 106 cm H (including the chain and the canopy)
Lampshade is: 44 cm diameter x 42 cm H (excluding the chain and the canopy).
Rattan Pendant Light // Spanish Pendant Lamp // Ceiling Pendant Light // Woven Wicker Pendant
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s
This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrel...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan, Rope, Jute
Italian Modern Multicolored Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Multicolored Glass Lantern. Stunning Italian multicolored glass sphere lantern of green, blue and turquoise applied glass. Newly wired fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Lightolier Lytescape Perforated Metal Outdoor Lanterns or Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce pair of Lytescape outdoor lamps, often attributed to Gino Sarfratti, manufactured by Lightolier. These vintage lamps feature perforated metal bases with a bright vermillion...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and fabric. Original shade. Height: 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 15.35"(39cm). Delivered wired for your country (...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bell Pendant from Hotel Bristol Merano
Located in Hanover, MA
Original iridescent opaque white Murano glass bell-form campagna pendant light commissioned by Aldo Bennati, a Genoese shipping industrialist and owner of the Hotel Bauer...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Cobalt Blue Murano Bubble Glass Cage Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
A Venetian wire cage lantern of blown bubble glass in the rare color of cobalt blue. Can be used indoor or outdoor. Single standard Edison screw cap bu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks.
Measures: Total height 70 cm.
Height glass lantern 42cm.
Large glass lantern...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan ceiling pendant or hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This suspension has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan struct...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Stilnovo Style Murano Glass Brass Two-Light Chandelier Pendant, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stilnovo style hand-blown Murano glass two-light chandelier or pendant executed in brass with rosewood accents, expressing the essence of Italian design from mid-century era, Italy, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include L'Aviva Home, Glashütte Limburg, Venini, and Siemon & Salazar. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $50,300 while the average work can sell for $2,247.
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Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Paper Lantern Light
Vintage Hanging Lantern Lights
Glass Rod Lantern
Large Wrought Iron Lantern
Gold Hanging Lantern