Chandelier Italian vintage 70s round cocoon
Located in Milano, MI
venivano prodotte lampade di design del tipo della Fantasma Flos o Viscontea Flos. per questo esemplare non
Resin
$10,800
H 19.3 in Dm 26.8 in
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp stamped Flos. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 300 cm
Metal
$5,901
H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
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
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Resin
$6,727
H 17.72 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Resin
$8,852
H 19.3 in Dm 26.78 in
Viscontea ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampadario mod. Viscontea disegnata da Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Flos 1960. Struttura
Metal
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H 19.3 in Dm 26.8 in
White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The internal steel structure
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier Viscontea for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Turin, Turin
. Here we have a chandelier with metal structure and cocoon covering model Viscontea designed by Achille
Metal
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H 19.6 in Dm 23.6 in L 19.6 in
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal, Brass
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Steel
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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
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Iron
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H 19.3 in Dm 26.78 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 111 cm
Metal
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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea Height maximum with cable: 150 cm
Metal
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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp designed in the 60s by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Model: Viscontea. Maximum
Metal
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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
: Viscontea. Maximum height with cable: 110 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
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H 19.3 in Dm 26.38 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 200 cm
Metal
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H 18.9 in Dm 26.78 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 250 cm
Metal
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H 18.9 in Dm 26.78 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 110 cm
Metal
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H 20.48 in Dm 27.17 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
r by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
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H 20.48 in Dm 27.17 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
r by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960 (First production).
Metal
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960. Original piece of
Metal
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960. Original piece of
Metal
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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
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H 19.69 in Dm 26.38 in
'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brescia, Brescia
'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s This stunning
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Viscontea Ceiling Light by Achille Castiglione for Flos
Located in Chicago, IL
Viscontea ceiling light by Achille Castiglione Original Edition by Flos in excellent
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H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Viscontea Ceiling Lamp designed by Achille & P.Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Ita
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
and delight. The "Viscontea" was featured in the New York exhibition "Achille Castiglioni: Design
Resin
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H 39.38 in Dm 25.6 in
Chandelier ''Viscontea'' Achille & A. Castiglioni, Flos, first edition, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vittoria, IT
Prima edizione della lampada a sospensione Viscontea di Achille & Pier Castiglioni per Flos
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
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H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Viscontea Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, 1965s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Italian midcentury Cocoon chandelier Viscontea by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, chandelier
Metallic Thread
Viscontea ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960. Original piece of
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
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H 31.11 in Dm 16.93 in
Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Disegnata dai fratelli Castiglioni nel 1960 per Flos, la lampada Viscontea è un classico del design
Metal
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos. Three Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos. Two Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon"Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available
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H 45.28 in Dm 27.56 in
1960 Viscontea Flos Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Vintage Cocoon Lampada
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brescia, IT
"Viscontea" Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960 Lampada a sospensione a luce diffusa
Resin
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 19.69 in Dm 26.78 in
"Viscontea" 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
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H 18 in W 26 in D 26 in
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Ventura, CA
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos A resin and metal
Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured
Steel
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured
Steel
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H 18.9 in Dm 26.78 in
Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Flos, 1960s Chandelier model Viscontea with cocoon-shaped diffuser and white painted metal rod
Metal
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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
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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
The Large Viscontea pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of mid
Synthetic
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milan, IT
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea cocoon ceiling lamp for Flos. Italy 1960s
Metal
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milan, IT
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Cocoon ceiling lamp for Flos. Italy 1960s
Metal
Viscontea Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Steel
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
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H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
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H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
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H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
"Viscontea" Ceiling Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Authentic Patina
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Step into the enchanting world of mid-century Italian design with this iconic 'Viscontea' Ceiling
Metal
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Iron
$11,212
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$9,068 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$16,760 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
$1,353 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$708Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$802Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
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.