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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Lamp, White Murano Glass, Swirl Blown Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Lamp, White Murano Glass, Swirl Blown Glass
Mouth blown in a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Space Age mushroom lamp with bright red shade and white base.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
dynamic fabric to make it a stunning addition to any mid-century home. France circa 1960s.
Stamped to base
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern period mushroom-shaped ivory color alabaster lamp.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp Pink Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
magnificent and huge object that will become the centerpiece of a mid-century living room or bedroom.
Works
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in White
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Orange & White
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel lamp Company. The lamp features a
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Yellow & White
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel lamp Company. The lamp features a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Black & White
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel lamp Company. The lamp features a
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Green & White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Brass / Gold Color
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Chrome & White Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Nickel & White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a brushed nickel cast aluminum base with a mouth blown frosted white glass shades. It takes one standard bulb ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Black with White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a black poeder coated aluminum base with a mouth blown frosted white glass shades. It takes one standard bulb ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in White on White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a white powder coated cast aluminum base with mouth blown frosted white glass shades. It takes one standard bu...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos Murano Glass White and Black
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s : the mushroom big table lamp , by Roberto Pamio & Renato
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Gino Vistosi Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Norwood, NJ
Excellent Mid-Century Modern "Mushroom" table lamp designed by Gino Vistosi and constructed from a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Textured Milk Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Laurel Studios
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mushroom shape table lamp.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Murano glass Mushroom table lamps, Italy 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Beograd, RS
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Mushroom-shaped lamps done in Murano glass. They come in various sizes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mouthblown Danish Modern Opaline Art Glass Table Lamp, Lütken, 1970
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique, mouthblown Danish Mid-Century Modern mushroom shaped mouth blown art glass table lamp with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade.
Incredibly beautiful grain.
Very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Olive
Mid-Century Mushroom Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern glass lamp in frosted white with a colorful painted line. Top and bottom light
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Decorative Carved Wooden Mushroom Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Originally used as a serving method of appetizers in the 60s/70s.Beautiful wood grain. Makers mark on the bottom as shown.
Dimensions. 7 W ; 5 D ; 7 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
By Murano Due
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass mushroom table light. The glass is light pink with camouflage pattern. A beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid century mushroom floor lamp, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Colourful mushroom shaped mid century modern floor lamp with three fiberglass lamp shades mounted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid century modern Italian mushroom bookends made of solid Alabaster marble
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern Italian mushroom bookends made of solid Alabaster marble.
Some flaws like small
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Mid Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp in Frosted White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid century modern Laurel Mushroom table lamp. Blown opaque white glass forms a unique sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Laurel Mid-Century Modern Murano Mushroom One Piece Lamp & Shade
By Laurel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous one piece mushroom lamp base with shade. Has a lamp socket in the base as well as the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Milk Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano mushroom lamp in pale blue and white. These pieces are hand
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mushroom-shaped table lamp, handcrafted by the Murano Masters, made of Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Table Lamp Mushroom Eiffel 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic table lamp Eiffel with mushroom like shade from rattan 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Bohemian Blonde Pressed Bamboo Mushroom Shaped Stool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Organic modern bamboo plywood mushroom shaped stool, low chair Mid-Century Modern Period.
Stunner
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo
Modern Mushroom Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully whimsical mid-20th century American mushroom-form stool with a groovy steel frame
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Murano table lamp, Mushroom Shaped, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
A really cosy late 1960' s vintage Murano glass table lamp. The lamp is characterized by beautiful and really unsual striated black and white g...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Colored Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This Mid-Century Modern table lamp was made by Doria. It has a black cast iron foot in the shape of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Iron
Vintage Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp by Herda, Mid Century Modern
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A cute classic mushroom table lamp by the Dutch brand Herda in white/beige colour. The classy white
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Three Danish mid century modern Niels Bach teak Model 53 mushroom nesting tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three Danish mid century modern Niels Bach teak Model 53 mushroom nesting tables.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s, Pair
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Murano glass mushroom lamps were produced by the Murano masters in the 1970s.
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mushroom Italian lamp in Murano glass, 1960s.
Good condition considering the age the white glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom shaped table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern table lamp done in white Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, Mid-Century Modern
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A nice mushroom pendant lamp by Herda in space age style. The acrylic shades produces a warm, cosy
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with frosted glass mushroom globe by Laurel Lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Mushroom Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Zagreb, HR
A large and beautiful white mushroom pendant light produced by Meblo for Harvey Guzzini Studio
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid Century Floor Lamp Napako, Mushroom, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable
- For two bulbs
- Nice style of lighting
- Rare type.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
each available. We do have other mushroom lamps by Laurel, including floor lamps, so please check the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Paint, Milk Glass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamp Clear to White Milk Glass 1975
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mushroom shape table lamp with a clear to white base and shade. One piece which sends a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Floor Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co
By Bill Curry
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Glass Mushroom floor lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co. C1965. Lamp
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s
Dimensions: 33cm H, 24cm Diameter
Material
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Mushroom Stool by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Netherlands 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid century original, Mushroom pouf stool, or ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin by Artifort
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large mid-century fully white acrylic mushroom table lamp XL, 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Very funky and very large mid-century mushroom shaped table light with an acrylic white shade and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 24.81 in Dm 14.97 in
An Italian marble mushroom objet d’art in magenta, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental vintage Italian marble mushroom paperweight / objet d’art. In rare tones of magenta
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Italian mid-century Table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970
By Reggiani Lampadari, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970s
Pair of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 14.18 in Dm 11.42 in
Mazzega Style Mid-Century Bubble Glass Mushroom Table Side Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful modernist mushroom table or side lamp, featuring a handblown art glass lampshade in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice shape.
A very
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice shape.
A very
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Mid Century Mushroom Table Lamp in Light Blue Metal and Opaline Glass 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mushroom table lamp in light blue metal and opaline glass. Fiesole, Florence, Italy, 1970s.
This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp.
Marked 'vetro eseguito
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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Mid Century Modern Mushroom For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern mushroom available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern mushroom — often made from glass, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 801 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern mushroom now, or shop our selection of 40 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern mushroom, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern mushroom made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Laurel Lamp Company, Pierre Paulin and Artifort each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern mushroom that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Mushroom?
Prices for a mid century modern mushroom start at $75 and top out at $18,470 with the average selling for $1,129.
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 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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Mushroom
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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