$10,127
H 18.9 in Dm 27.56 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s
By Flos
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light
Metal
$6,553
H 20.08 in Dm 25.99 in
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare
Metal, Steel
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
An original 1960s piece; despite the inherent fragility of the material, this suspension lamp remains in very good vintage condition. The original shade is intact and has developed a...
Metal
$5,719
H 14.97 in Dm 19.69 in
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Resin and metal Hanging lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Maximum height with cable
Metal
$1,251
H 53.35 in Dm 13.98 in
Cocoon pendant light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos - 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Cocoon pendant light designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the
Resin
$2,738
H 13.39 in Dm 13.78 in
Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the amazing Cocoon Balloon Lamp by Cazal Creation, a vibrant pendant light that stands
Leather
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in
Resin
$2,228
H 26 in Dm 17 in
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel
Metal
$3,550
H 16.5 in Dm 20 in
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
Metal
$6,255
H 6.5 in Dm 23.6 in
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille
Metal, Brass
A large original 1960s cocoon ball light by Achille Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in London, GB
A large original 1960s cocoon ball light by Achille Castiglioni. Produced by Italian company Flos
Metal
$3,097
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
Cocoon Light by Goldkant, Germany, 1960's in the style of Taraxacum S by Castigl
By Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cork, IE
This rare and extravagant 1960s cocoon pendant light is in good condition! With a body diameter
Resin
Cocoon Pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Cocoon Pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960 Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo
Resin
Cocoon Pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Cocoon Pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960 Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo
Resin
Cocoon Pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Cocoon pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960. Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos This is a beautiful bulb lamp or Cocoon
Metal
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos This is a beautiful bulb lamp or Cocoon
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful ball lamp, or better known as the Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960, Italy
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful hanging lamp by Castiglioni for Flos made in Italy in the 1960s. Lighting is
Metal
Set of two Cocoon lamps by Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Flos in the 1960s. These iconic pieces feature a sculptural cocoon-like structure, creating soft
Synthetic
Cocoon Resin Pendant by Flos, Italy, circa 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
transparent resin cocoon. Measures: 27" diameter x 19" height (structure) with adjustable drop.
Steel
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H 27.56 in Dm 17.33 in
Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni in the 60s. The lamp is in great
Metal
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H 17.72 in Dm 22.45 in L 17.72 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
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H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in
Vintage Ivory Cocoon 1960 Taraxacum Pendant by Castiglioni Brothers for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This vintage taraxacum pendant lamp was designed by Castiglioni brothers (Achille, Pier Giacomo e
Aluminum
Resin Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione for Flos, circa 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Resin cocoon pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione for Flos, circa 1960. Internal steel
Steel
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H 18.9 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed the Viscontea pendant for Flos using the then new
Other, Steel
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Cocoon chandelier by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
A large orignal 1960s cocoon light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
A large orignal 1960s cocoon light by Achille Castiglioni with wonderful organic shape. Produced by
Wire
First Edition Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
L’eterea bellezza delle lampade Cocoon. Primo modello della grande sospensione luminosa modello
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 60s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century cocoon pendant lamp designed by the Castiglioni brothers in the 60s. and produce by
Resin
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H 18.9 in Dm 27.56 in L 18.9 in
Vintage Ivory Cocoon 1960s Pendant by Castiglioni Brothers for Flos, Set of 3
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set is composed by 3 cocoon pendant lamps named Viscontea, designed by Castiglioni Brothers in
Metallic Thread
Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Cocoon was designed by Achille & Pier Castiglioni in the 1960's. This is the version with a
Sold
H 23.23 in Dm 14.18 in
Gatto Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Italian lamp model Gatto Cocoon. Wear due to time and age of the lamp (see photo).
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Resin
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H 21.66 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Large chandelier
Metal
Cocoon Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocoon suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione for Flos cocoon diffused light wire
Metal
Ball Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Resin
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin pendant lamp from the 1960s. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Good condition
Metal
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin pendant lamp from the 1960s. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Good condition
Metal
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H 19.5 in Dm 26.5 in
'Viscontea" by Achille & Pier Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Asheville, NC
VISCONTEA COCOON PENDANT BY ACHILLE AND PIERRE GIACOMO CASTIGLIONI FOR FLOS ITALY, 1960S WEAR
Resin
Cocoon Chandelier by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Cocoon suspension lamp by A.C. for Flos This innovative material was imported to Italy by Arturo
Plastic
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H 27.56 in Dm 13.39 in
Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by Achille
Synthetic
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H 14.18 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp Cocoon by Achille Castiglioni for Flos Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare mid-century pendant lamp Cocoon by Achille Castiglioni for Flos was made in Italy in the
Plastic
Cocoon Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa
Steel
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H 5.91 in Dm 22.05 in
Space Age UFO Cocoon Lamp by Goldkant (Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
This rare and unusually shaped 1960s cocoon pendant light is in very good condition and given its
Metal
Cocoon Lamp Viscontea by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare mid-century pendant lamp Cocoon Viscontea by Achille Castiglioni for Flos was made in
Plastic
Italian Pendant Light "Taraxacum" by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Light Pendant Cocoon "Taraxacum" by Castiglioni for Flos
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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Spherical Cocoon Ceiling Lamp by Achille and P. Giacomo Castiglioni , 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Embrace the elegance of mid-century design with this stunning Spherical Cocoon Ceiling Lamp
Resin
Cocoon Pendant by Flos, circa 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Cocoon pendant by Flos, circa 1960 Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglione
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s This is a beautiful bulb lamp or
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Cocoon chandelier by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and
Metal
Rare Cocoon Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iconic cocoon pendant lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp shade
Synthetic
Vintage Ivory Cocoon 1960s Pendant by Castiglioni Brothers for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This cocoon pendant lamp named Viscontea, was designed by Castiglioni Brothers in the early 1960s
Metallic Thread
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H 17.72 in Dm 22.45 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
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H 14.57 in Dm 19.3 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
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H 14.57 in Dm 18.12 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic, Resin
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H 15.75 in Dm 18.12 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic, Resin
Vintage Ivory Cocoon 1960s Pendant by Castiglioni Brothers for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
produced by Flos. It remains in very good vintage condition: oxidatation cocoon due to its time and use.
Metallic Thread
'Taraxacum' cocoon pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hitchin, England
A "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s. This
Fiberglass
Vintage Ivory Cocoon 1960s Pendant by Castiglioni Brothers for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
produced by Flos. It remains in very good vintage condition: oxidatation cocoon due to its time and use. 2
Metallic Thread
Vintage Ivory Cocoon 1960s Pendant by Castiglioni Bros for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
produced by Flos. The chandelier remains in pretty good overall condition: the yellowing of the cocoon is
Metallic Thread
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H 14.57 in Dm 19.3 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Large Viscontea pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of mid
Synthetic
"Nuvola" Cocoon Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy
Steel
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare huge Cocoon lamp by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos made in Italy in the 1960s. In the
Plastic
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H 11.82 in Dm 12.6 in
Cocoon Taraxacum Pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
This ceiling lamp was designed and produced by Castiglioni for Flos, on Italy in 1960s. It features
Steel
Flos 'Viscontea' Cocoon Resin Hanging Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Flos hanging lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 'Viscontea' model, cocoon resin. Manufactured in Italy
Resin
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H 18 in Dm 20.5 in
Large Cocoon Ball Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon ball pendant lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Metal
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Lampira Sconces by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Italian vintage wall lamp model "Lampira", with ABC lid and white opaline glass shade designed by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, c...
Glass, Acrylic
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Amy Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Bowl Amy all in porcelain, hand-glazed and sculpted. Porcelain with a mineral Finishing.
Porcelain
$2,502
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany Lampshades is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wi...
Brass
$2,663
H 39.38 in Dm 14.97 in
German Mid-Century Cocoon Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning German Cocoon chandelier. This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 38...
Metal
$11,176
H 42.13 in Dm 32.29 in
Italian modern glass brass chandelier Triclinio Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass brass chandelier Triclinio Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1970s Ceiling lamp or chandelier mod. Triclinio, with structure composed of three lights with rounded cylin...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$1,350 / item
H 20 in W 6 in D 20 in
Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Bronze, White and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating joints and the shade has a swive...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of J.T. Kalmar wall lights from the 1950s. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and minimal wear to the original lacquer. One original brass E27 socket wit...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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