Lamp Friedel Wauer of Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon , 1970s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Delft, NL
Lamp Friedel Wauer of Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon , 1970s
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Castiglioni style. Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s. This lamp is reminiscent of the designs of Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS during the 60s and 70s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Trumpet Design Italian Large Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Trumpet Design Italian Large Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Branching by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Wall Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Branching wall lamp by Ango Type: Mains voltage wall light Lamp base type: E27/E26 screw fitting Material: Silk cocoon (ebony black) + Hand finished stainless steel Size: W 1500 mm (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Organic Material
Cocoon Polymer "Te" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
$1,540 / item
Cocoon Polymer "Te" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A pendant light made of laser-cut lampshade sprayed with webbed polymer. Each polymer shade is a different size (To, Te, M) and can be mounted easily, one on top of the other, in var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
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Cut Steel
Cocoon Polymer "To" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
$1,540 / item
Cocoon Polymer "To" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A pendant light made of laser-cut lampshade sprayed with webbed polymer. Each polymer shade is a different size (To, Te, M) and can be mounted easily, one on top of the other, in var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Cut Steel
Flower Design Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Italian Cocoon wall lamp, resin and pine, Circa 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century cocoon wall lights, cocoon pendant lamps, and the iconic cocoon technique designs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin, Pine
Nylon Cocoon Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
This one-of-a-kind pendant lamp is from the 1970s and is made of flexible nylon fabric. The lamp has a lovely look, and its fringes are somewhat reminiscent of Hans Agne Jacobsen's d...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Lamp, Resin & Pine Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century cocoon wall lights, cocoon pendant lamps, and the iconic cocoon technique designs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin, Pine, Wood
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. The flat cocoon screen supplies diffused, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical luminaire body is staged a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon wall lamp, resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century cocoon wall lights, cocoon pendant lamps, and the iconic cocoon technique designs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine, Resin
Vintage Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy ca. 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Geneva, CH
It features a dandelion or cocoon shade shape. The lamp remains in a good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rare Pear Shaped Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century modern Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s. Here in a rare form.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Wall Lamp, Metal & Plastic, Germany, 1960s
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s drop-shaped cocoon wall lamp with a pull switch. Very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp, Fabric with Red Threads, Vintage Lighting, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
We are thrilled to introduce a one-of-a-kind Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s to 1970s. The design and extra-large fabric border are a rare find.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s
By George Nelson
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
A Cocoon pendant lamp designed in the 1960s for the Goldkant company by Fritz Wauer.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
A Cocoon pendant lamp designed in the 1960s for the Goldkant company by Fritz Wauer.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
1960 Cocoon Italian Space Age Design Chandelier Ceiling Lamp
By Flos
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Enameled metal, resin. Plastic polymer resin was applied with spraying technique on to the enameled metal frame. No straps. No crack...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hannover, DE
A Cocoon pendant lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni in the 1960s and manufactured in Germany.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine. An impressive light object with a cubic basic shape and soft turns. The cocoon umbrella delivers diffuse, atmospheric li...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, Wuppertal
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. An imposing light object that convinces with its clear geometry. This geometric design is rarely under the prevailin...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous cocoon large flush mount ceiling lamp by Goldkant.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
60s 70s Lamp Light Rudolph Dörfler Artolux Cocoon Plastic Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light Rudolph Dörfler Artolux Cocoon plastic design 70s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Artolux Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Di...
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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Cocoon hanging lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Brass Hardware Lampshade is in great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made by the german brand Goldkant in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Synthetic
Cocoon Ceiling Lamp with Rope by Linus Bopp, Limbach, 1960s, Germany
By Linus Bopp
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Ceiling Lamp with Rope by Linus Bopp, Limbach, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin, Rope, Wood
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian wall lamp with leaf decoration, brass & cocoon shades Denmark 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
The composition is enhanced by a delicate botanical ornament in the form of a slender branch adorned with two stylized brass leaves, lending the piece a subtle decorative quality wit...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cocoon Pendant Lamp, Europe, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century wooden pendulum. The lamp body forms a finely executed rib structure, which is covered from the inside with a translucent material. Parallel rings in the middle are nail...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good vintage condition
Located in München, BY
Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian "Cocoon" wall light, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century cocoon wall lights, cocoon pendant lamps, and the iconic cocoon technique designs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy , 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni,Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Linus Bopp, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970
By Linus Bopp
Located in Hannover, DE
A large Cocoon pendant lamp, made in Germany by Linus Bopp Leuchten in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Cocoon Wave Hanging Lamp in the Style of Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hannover, DE
This little hanging lamp is sure to be a real eye-catcher. The cocoon features a very beautiful and rare pattern.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Rare Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1970's
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra long Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Tulip Design Cocoon Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Tulip Design Cocoon Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Extra Wide Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, Italy, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light fixture lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, Italy, 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant with Grey Metal Top, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant with Grey Metal top, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Sweden 1960s
By Hans Bergström, Friedel Wauer, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably in Sweden, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
$1,656Sale Price|30% Off
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampadaa soffitto prodotta e disegnata da Artur Eisenkeil, anni 60. Diffusore in resina spruzzata Cocoon, struttura in metallo verniciato. Impianto elettrico nuovo, Artur Eisenkeil ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
$2,485Sale Price|30% Off
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampada a soffitto prodotta e disegnata da Artur Eisenkeil, anni 60. Diffusore in resina spruzzata Cocoon, struttura in metallo verniciato. Impianto elettrico nuovo, Artur Eisenkeil...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
$2,485Sale Price / item|40% Off
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampada a soffitto prodotta e disegnata da Artur Eisenkeil, anni 60. Diffusore in resina spruzzata Cocoon, struttura in metallo verniciato. Impianto elettrico nuovo, Artur Eisenkeil...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampada a soffitto prodotta e disegnata da Artur Eisenkeil, anni 60. Diffusore in resina spruzzata Cocoon, struttura in metallo verniciato. Impianto elettrico nuovo, Artur Eisenkeil...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Friedel Wauer and manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Hille, Italy, 60s
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Lucija, SI
Stunning Large Mid Century round Cocoon Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Hille in Italy in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant Lamp Designed by Castiglioni for Hille, 60s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Hille
Located in Lucija, SI
Stunning Large Mid Century round Cocoon Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Hille in Italy in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
A pendant lamp that can be used like a standing lamp. The lamp consists of four round cocoon light bodies that are threaded on a carrier frame.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Cocoon Swivel Mounted Cantilever Wall Lamp from Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid-century teak wall lamp with cocoon shade. the light can be swiveled and tilted.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Amazing Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Ball'. Designed probably by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Rare, highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big Ball'. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp with Gold Metal Shade Frame by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp with Gold Metal Shade Frame by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century cocoon pendant light from goldkant after a design by friedel wauer from the 1960s.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern bell shape cocoon pendant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Taraxacum ceiling lamp in cocoon by A&PG. Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Experimenting with a patent of the Heisenkeil company in Merano, acquired by Flos, the Castiglioni family explores the expressive possibilities of a synthetic fiber, already used in ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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Cocoon Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cocoon lamp for your home. Each cocoon lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, organic material and resin. Find 98 options for an antique or vintage cocoon lamp now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the cocoon lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cocoon lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made cocoon lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni and Flos are consistently popular.
How Much is a Cocoon Lamp?
A cocoon lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,459, while the lowest priced sells for $258 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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