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
Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Venetian lantern in blown glass perfectly and symmetrically in the golden wrought iron structure.
This exceptional piece was designed in Italy in the 1940s.
This chandelier is incredible for the accuracy in the decoration of the iron structure and for the exclusive Murano glass body, and it seems to be bound by the iron structure. The piece is in excellent vintage condition and the glass is very smooth.
An iconic pendant light...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lights with Colorful Murrine, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two glass pendant lamps made in Italy, in the 1970s.
The colorful funny pendants are made of white Murano glass with colorful Murr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Danish Mega Design Table Lamps / Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
These two Danish table lanterns from the 1970's have brass frames with gold-toned lids.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Murano Clear Cut Glass Star Lantern, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare and exceptional hand blown Murano ultra clear cut glass pendant or lantern by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. This fixture is composed by six beveled glass panels with elegant cut p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Italian Mid-Century Modern mold blown glass pendant / chandelier or lantern in the form of a teardrop by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The piece is elegantly blown into se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Large Murano Glass Purple and Gold Chandelier or Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass two tones lantern or chandelier, Italy, circa 2010s.
The large chandelier is made of purple and gold color Murano glass pieces, over a brass and gold plated frame....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Chandelier Chrome & Crystal Glass Panels Mid-Century Modern Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice 1 light pendant lamp or chandelier in chrome and panels of crystal glass.
The Socket is made out of porcelain.
Mid Century Modern Design from Austria, made in 1970.
US ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
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
In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of smoked color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of pink color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces cre...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez 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 Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Mayen Wire Lamp Lantern 1951 MoMA Good Design Cabinmodern Rustic Basket Noguchi
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in as-found condition, and fully functional. A rare Paul Mayen design, wicker wrapped soft fiberglass lantern cylinder, in rocking wire cradle. This lamp was distributed by Nardin + Radoczy of NYC, and selected for the Fall 1951 MoMA Good Design...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan conical ceiling suspension lamps. Spain, 1960s
These rattan lanterns have an eye-catching design featuring a...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez 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
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black 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".
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Sputnik White Flowers Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1980. A classic Sputnik from the middle of the century.
The chandelier consists of a large central sphere in which br...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass Diamantes Atzompa Collection
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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Style Hand Blown Caged Smoked Glass Hanging Hall Lantern Mid-20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Murano style
Hand blown caged
Smoked glass
Hanging hall lantern
Mid-20th century.
Height including the chain and canopy :
approx.-20"- inches. (51 cm)
Lantern only :
ap...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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
Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant or Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan pagoda shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s.
This pendant light features a woven wicker shade with rattan canes on the top...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
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
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass Diamantes Atzompa Collection
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
Pair of French Modernist Style Sculptural Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Stunning pair of vessels with lamp application in and organic design. These lamps will bring texture and presence with a feel of serenity and sophistic...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wood
3 Mid-Century Modern Lantern in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950, Stilnovo Attr
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant lights / Lanterns in lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass, attributed to Stilnovo and very much in the manner of Angelo Lelii's designs for Arredoluce from the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Pink Art Glass Round Mid-Century Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier with an elongated art glass design rods with a chrome structure and unique glass pink color.
Chandelier composed of a round-shaped chromed metal structure, on whi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, 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
English Midcentury Nickel and Glass Four-Light Ovoid Lantern with Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage four-light ovoid nickel light fixture from the mid-20th century, with palmette motifs and glass panels. Created in England duri...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist 'UFO' chandelier by Lumi Milano, 1950s. Two satin glass diffusers with a brushed aluminum ring between them. Stem and finials are made of nickele...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Italian Enameled Glass Lantern, circa 1960
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian pendant/lantern, circa 1960, with a large glass diffuser, enameled in aquamarine or turquoise pinstripes. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Height wi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern Brass Glod Lighting from the Mid 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This original 20th century is perfect for lighting in an entrance, hall, covered porch or anywhere in the house.
It is in perfect condition,
Six glass faces
Measures: 66cm x 23cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan bell shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details, France, 1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a bamboo bell shaped shade wi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Large Rattan Grid Bell Pendant Light / Hanging Ceiling Lamp, France, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Riviera large pendant light in rattan with grid basket design, 1960s
This gorgeous suspension lamp has a basket or bell shape lampshade made of an intrincate of rattan canes as a grid. It hangs from a chain with double rattan round links. Topped by a wood canopy.
The length of the chain can be shortened and adjusted to the desired height.
This hanging light would be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table or a dining area in a beach house, country house or urban apparment. Also lovely to add a funny accent placed as bedroom chandelier...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, 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
Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modern rattan lantern with globe or ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s.
This suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan. The ball shaped shade hangs from a ch...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cane, Rattan
One of ... Mid Century Vintage Glass and Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... gorgeous blown white matte glass, metal and brass pendant light.
Italy, 1960s
Body: Height 12 in, diameter 5.1 in
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Veca
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern blue glass chandelier or pendant by Veca.
Charming Italian Fontana Arte inspired blue glass lantern, pendant or...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Murano Round Pink Polyhedra Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular transparent pink color. Its design is also very particular round but pyramidal in height. The Murano furnaces create an indisputabl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Murano "Graniglia" Round Gold Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Particular and very original lantern in brass and Murano glass, unique design enriched by a particular glass with "grit" processing.
The chandelier / lantern has a round gold-colore...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Grey and Amber Spectacular Mid-Century 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
French Midcentury Bronze Three-Lights Lantern with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage bronze lantern from the mid 20th century, with three lights and verdigris patina. Created in France during the Midcentury period, this bronze lantern features three ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Handmande Octagonal Glass and Brass Pendant Lantern, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This refined pendant lantern is handmade and entirely made by skilled Italian artisans.
It features 24 beveled glass pieces, which have been assembled with a p...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stilnovo Lantern Brass & Red Lacquered Shade, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern lantern manufactured by Stilnovo in 1950s. This lamp is a striking appearance in any room. Due to the sublime combination of opal glass, brass and red wrinkle lacquered shade...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Opal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pale Amethyst Ribbed Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beautiful pair of pale amethyst, ribbed glass pendant lights. Brass light fixture, rewired for American use. 4' of brass chain and ceiling canopy inclu...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Lantern Mid-Century Italian Design Archimede Seguso Brass Green Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian chandelier i Remarkable beauty and elegance, the glass bell is 35 cm high, the parts are made of Polished brass, something truly unique for a unique home.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Modernist Cylinder Table or Floor Sconce
Located in Ferndale, MI
White lacquer cylinder form with pie slice opening on backside. Design by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Lamp appears to be as new...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Sheet Metal
Brass Lantern with Faceted Glass, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Lyrical mid-century brass lantern with faceted glass. Very intricate design with a solid hexagonal brass structure, which is partially enameled in white, and six faceted glass elemen...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Limburg 1 of 3 Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant lights by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown smoked gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier
By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte white glass shades. Made by the famed light...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing Danish cast iron candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Pato.
Comes with a box of 12 hand dipped tappers candles NOS new old stock in t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Set of Mid-Century Glass Rods Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Italian circa 1950’s bronze lanterns with glass rods insets in body. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height of body: 24.5"
Width and depth: 14 (square).
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Set of Three Italian Large Opaline Glass Sphere Pendant, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of thee large Italian ball hand blown opaline glass sphere pendants brass-mounted, with a single E-27 light socket for a large sized b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Clear Blown Glass Italian Pendant Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1970s
Set of eight vintage blown folded clear glass globes, repurposed in our workshops as lanterns, with nickeled brass mounts. Artisanally mouth blown, these lanterns are part of a unified ensemble of eight lanterns.
Please note the lanterns are clear blown glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black 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: 24".
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Lantern, Ceiling Lamp
Located in Herentals, BE
This round French lantern consists of a teak wooden plateau, a glass chalice with a graphic motif and a black metal cover plate.
The frame and suspension are made of brass.
The lam...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Glazed Terracotta Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
A groovy mid-20th century American terracotta lantern with the best green and yellow splatter glaze, a cylindrical raw silk shade, and a chunky wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Terracotta
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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