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
British Army Light In Cast Aluminum And Cast Iron, 1940s, From Simplex Electric
Located in Crespières, FR
This British army light dates from the 1940s.
Manufactured by the renowned English manufacturer Simplex Electric Company, this lamp is made of cast ...
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1940s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Aluminum, Iron
1950s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze with Glass Faux Bamboo Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950s Grand French Gilt Bronze 3 Light Pagoda style Lantern. One of the panes of glass is not present. French Chateau find. Manufactured by Maison Bagues. We could remove the other p...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Bronze
Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Quenching a piece of molten crystal by submerging it in water creates an effect that looks like something only nature could produce. The cracked outer layer emits a unique pattern of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Handwoven Wicker Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamps. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamps feature a hand-woven wicker globe shaped lampshade. They...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Paull's Leader No. 2 Fount. Green Lantern
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Paull's Leader Large No. 2 Fount kerosene lantern. This lantern design was first manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping company under the name "Paull's Leader."...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Metal
Mid century Italian glass lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern lantern, Italy 1950s.
The Italian lantern is made of brass mounts and etched glasses, in a light green color.
It has a square shape.
The vintage lantern is rewired...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Adlake railroad kerosene lantern, with a red glass globe and wire caging. The lantern was manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Company of Chicago, Illinois, so...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Metal
1950's French Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Bag and Tent Chandelier - Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1950's Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Empire style Bag and Tent Chandelier/ Pendant Fixture unmarked Baccarat France. Rare piece and French Estate aquisition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Art Glass
1960's Austrian MCM Cut Crystal Floral Form Lantern by Bakalowits & Sohne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal Floral Form Lantern/ Chandelier. Beautiful crystal petals and vines.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s.
This piece is fanta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Hanging Lamp "1231" by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Lasne, BE
Copper and metal lamp made by Stilnovo. Model: 1231. height with the cable: 112 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of metal lanterns was designed and made in Vienna circa 1960 by J.T.Kalmar.
In the midcentury period the lighting firm Kalmar manufactured and designed the most innovative...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Rattan Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s.
This cool suspension lamp features a rattan structure with vertical canes accented wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Fine Mid-Century Modern French Baguès Crystal Lantern Pagoda Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine mid-century modern French gold gilt Maison Baguès style square crystal adorned lantern pagoda basket form 4 candelabra light chandelier / light fixture, we supply chain &...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Isamu Noguchi Akari 120F, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Grenoble, FR
Akari model “120F” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims with structure in black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company Japan.
Series started...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo
Lattimo Large Barrel Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper lampshade to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain oriental inspired links.
It has a nice design combining Midcentury and oriental accents.
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) 36 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 36 cm diameter x 25 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Set of Three Midcentury Scandinavian Rattan Pendants, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three midcentury rattan pendants, Denmark, 1960s. These beautiful suspension lamps are handcrafted in rattan, lamp shade design with wood canopy. Each pendant with single bras...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass, Vienna Straw Wicker and Glass Square Chandelier Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous chandelier made is solid brass, glass and Vienna straw wicker. This rare light was realized in Italy in the 1950s.
This stunning chandelier features a lovely square shad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Spectacular Mid-Century Grey and Amber Poliedri Chandelier, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Polyhedral Murano glass chandelier. Rare combination of amber, grey and clear colored poliedri hanging from the metal tiers at several levels.
Ivory painted round s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury French Riviera Round Pendant in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely round pendant in bamboo and rattan with Vienna straw wicker shade. This gorgeous French Riviera style chandelier was designed in Italy in the 1970s.
This unique pendant is m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Italian Modern Chrome and Glass Orb Lantern by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Chrome and Glass Orb Lantern by Oscar Torlasco.
This stunning Italian sphere shaped lantern, pendant or chandelier is comprised of chrome with square glass inserts. It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34".
It’s an interplay of textures...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Tronchi Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier or lantern with clear tree trunk shaped Murano glass tubes / Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 12 inches,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century green three opaline glasses lantern. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
This chandelier with three opaline glasses and made from brass and lacquered metal, has been manufactured in Italy during the 50s. Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. O...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pendant or lantern with a precious curved etched glass with leave motives . Lyre shape brass frame in excellent vintage condition. The rod height can be shorten on request.
...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Spanish Gilt Metal Lantern with Textured Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Spanish gilt metal lantern from the 1960s, boasting exquisite craftsmanship and timeless appeal. This lantern features textured glass, creating a beautiful reflective effe...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Chapman Hurricane Lanterns in Brass & Faux Rams Horn, PAIR
Located in East Hampton, NY
Impressive pair of large scale horn (cast resin faux rams horn) and brass hurricane lanterns with brass rimmed hand blown glass diffusers. The bases turned brass in a Dutch Baroque s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan squared lantern with wicker wire cannage panels. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with cannage panels and an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker sticks topped by a wood canopy.
This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a cool accent wherever you place it.
Perfect to be used in an urban appartment or country side house decoration. It provides a charming light when lit.
Newly wired.
Overall Measurements( including the chain and the canopy ) : 99 cm H x 44 cm W x 44 cm D
Measures of the lantern lampshade: 44 cm W x 44 cm D x 42 cm H ( excluding the chain and canopy)
Rattan Lantern // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Rattan Ceiling Fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Space age White Glass and Gold-plated Metal pendant Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This lamp was designed in the style of Piero Brombin's Arianna pendant produced by Artemide in 1965. It is made from a white glass shade, black plastic ring and chrome-plated metal b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Vienna Brass Lantern Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A unusual and beautiful modernist lantern / pendant Light, manufactured by Kalmar Vienna in the early 1950s. An uncommon piece, its frame is made of black iron, it has a satined crac...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable pendant lantern features a hexagonal brass and metal frame. Six faces and 12 cl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Moroccan Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern or Swag Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lantern is swag lamp is unsigned, but originated from Morocco and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lantern is composed of brass sheeting which has been shaped and pierced with geometric designs. The bottom cap removes with two screws to change the bulb, and the cord has a click switch on it. We do have the original brass toned chain so it can be converted to a swag light...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' Portable Copper and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' portable copper and glass table lamp for Örsjö.
Designed by Scandinavian creator Pierre Sindre, the 'Visir' portable table lamp is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Metal, Brass
Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
The woven wicker spherical shade of this lamp is accented by rattan detai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso.
This lovely mid century Murano glass lantern is made of a soft green blown glass with controlled b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Handblown Murano Pink Glass Pendant Light by Seguso, Italy, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pendant light in dust pink colored murano handblown glass surrounded by a gold metal cage by the master Venetian Glass Blower Seguso.
Made in Italy in the 1940s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details.
Made to order. Sold individually.
Antique silver finish on glass may present variat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silver, Brass
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s
This lantern has an beautiful design featuring a semi-...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Glass and Brass Lantern Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy Lighting 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous pendant in beveled glass and brass. This gorgeous piece was designed in the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte.
This marvelous pendant consist in a brass structure t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Chapel Rattan and Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous rattan and wicker pendant chandelier in French Riviera style. This incredible piece was realized in Italy during the 1960s.
This unique pendant features a gorgeous shad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable pendant lantern features a hexagonal brass and metal frame. Six faces and 12 cl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of rattan suspension lamps / lanterns with cylinder grid design. French, 1960s
Eye-catching pair of rattan cylinder shaped pendant lights. Entirely made by hand in rattan with ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful small hanging lamp or lantern from Venini glass production in Italy in the 1950s.
The glass is handmade and has regular white-blue stripes and a very nice shape.
The color...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Four Angelo Brotto Italian 1960s Satin and Clear Glass Shade Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Shown are two of five available Italian 1960s pendant lights by designer Angelo Brotto. Each pendant is comprised of a brass rod with original ceiling canopy at the top. At the botto...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Wicker, Bamboo and Ratan Pendant, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely bamboo, wicker wire and rattan bell shaped pendant, Italy, 1960s. This suspension light is handcrafted of bamboo curved canes forming a lamp shade in woven wicker wire, with a beautiful rattan canopy in shape of a small basket, chain of rattan rings. A single central brass light socket...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Extraordinary wall-lamp with a pulley, measures up to the clients request. Comes as well with no pulley.
Different kind of shades are available
Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture.
This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in exceptional condition. We have completely rewired it for safe and immediate usage in the US as well and we also have cleaned all the mouth blown glass both inside and out. The truly thick and amber colored glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the hand-knotted metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The amber color, is not transparent. This, what we call, rustic style pendant is hand-crafted in the exact same way and it has the same design as others, but in the proces something was done to the glass which has created a non-transparent, almost sugar coated surface. It is truly beautiful and other than with the transparent ones, it does not throw shade patterns on your walls and ceiling. It actually makes this stylish Venetian rarity much 'calmer' and atmospheric.
The size and shape of this amazing work of Italian lighting fixture...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1960s Scandinavian Rattan Pendant
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-century rattan pendant, Denmark, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted in rattan with unsual design provinding a warm and pl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan
French Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern in White Patina, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large French Riviera rattan bell shaped pendant light or lantern, France, 1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a bamboo bell shaped shade with chinoiserie decorations hanging from a chain with round rattan / bamboo links that can be cut in case you would like to make it shorter.
Patinated in white. It has all the taste of the Mediterranean coastal style.
This suspension will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and 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 choosing warm or cold bulbs.
The chain can be shortened and adjusted to the desired height. It could be placed as a flushmount removing the chain.
Newly wired.
Overall measurements: 46,5 cm diameter x 87 cm H
The lampshade excluding chain and canopy is 46,5 cm diameter x 36 cm H
French Rattan Pendant...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Round Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury bamboo and rattan Cote d'Azur style round hanging chandelier. This wonderful item was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This fantastic pendant is perfect for those who love the use of rattan to create wonderful masterpieces. It consists of a chandelier lampshade...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Green Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass flowers and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Tito Agnoli, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling lamp in black aluminium and glass. Wear due to age and time,
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
One of Ten Peill & Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten (rare to find in such a quantity) beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury brass and glass.
Pendant Lantern by Arlus, France, 1950
Perfect vintage condition.
One socket b22 with adapter e14.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Sciolari Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Italian brass chandelier. Sciolari style
Round tulips and 3 opal glass
Height can be shortened
With 3 lights.
Ideal lamps to illuminate a space, room, living r...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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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