Is rattan mid-century modern?

Yes, 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.

How do you identify mid century lamps?

To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

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Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960

$682

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960

By Vittorio Bonacina, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Louis Sognot

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French mid-century Rattan lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. Originality, soft and warm light, to

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960

$765

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina, Louis Sognot, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French Mid-century Rattan lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. Originality, soft and warm light, to

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960

$706

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960

By Vittorio Bonacina, Louis Sognot, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French mid-century Rattan lamp, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. Originality, soft and warm light, to

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Floor Lamp, French Riviera, Boho, France, 1960

$2,648

Mid-Century Rattan Floor Lamp, French Riviera, Boho, France, 1960

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French mid-century Rattan lamp. Originality, soft and warm light, to be placed in any room of the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Louis Sognot Rattan Bamboo Table Lamp, France

$775

Louis Sognot Rattan Bamboo Table Lamp, France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Louis Sognot French midcentury Rattan lamp. handmade. The lampshade is in rattan and original paper

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

Mid Century Rattan Table Lamp

$695

Mid Century Rattan Table Lamp

By Paul Frankl

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Large mid century rattan or bamboo table lamp. Great presence with minimalist pop.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan

Gorgeous! Handcrafted Italian Rattan & Brass Table Lamp 1970s MCM Designer Decor

$3,900

Gorgeous! Handcrafted Italian Rattan & Brass Table Lamp 1970s MCM Designer Decor

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

feast for the eyes! A marvelous mid century lamp that is extremely scarce as well. A fantastic find

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, France 1960s

$659

Mid-Century Rattan Table Lamp, France 1960s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Franke in the 1960s. The light

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

$1,100

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern Transitional vintage wrapped rattan and brass floor lamp. Swing arm brass

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

$1,500

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Floor Lamp

$375

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Floor Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive tall statement floor lamp from the Mid-Century period. This rattan lamp is perfect for

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Bamboo , Rattan and Wood Table Lamp

$750

Mid Century Bamboo , Rattan and Wood Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Lovely vintage bamboo lamp wrapped with rattan and set in a two tiered wood base . The lamp shade

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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp

$1,800

Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian handmade Bamboo floor lamp with three rattan balls, tripod base. 1960s. A perfect design

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Woven Rattan Floor Lamps

$1,973 / set

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Woven Rattan Floor Lamps

Located in Bruton, GB

A striking pair of tall, sculptural floor lamps handwoven in warm honey-toned rattan. Showcasing

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Hand-Crafted Rattan

$707

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Hand-Crafted Rattan

Located in Oxford, GB

lamp retains the signature Mid-Century Modern DNA of the Pallete collection while adapting seamlessly

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Rattan 'Palo' Table Lamp, Handcrafted, Mid-Century Modern

$469 / item

Rattan 'Palo' Table Lamp, Handcrafted, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Oxford, GB

desks, bedside tables, or cozy reading nooks. The lamp features an intricate pencil reed rattan, cream

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Huge Boho Mid-Century Floor lamp handmade from rattan

$1,106

Huge Boho Mid-Century Floor lamp handmade from rattan

Located in Hannover, DE

This extraordinary floor lamp features a design that is emblematic of boho and mid-century styles

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany

$1,850

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century rattan pole lamp featuring a single

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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Vintage Coastal Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Table Lamp

$1,250

Vintage Coastal Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The mid-century modern design features a beautifully woven rattan base that adds texture and warmth to

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Table Lamps

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Rattan

Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Lamp "Mid-Century Modern" 1960, France

$918

Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Lamp "Mid-Century Modern" 1960, France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Louis Sognot bamboo and rattan lamp "Mid-Century Modern" 1960, France Very nice lamp by the French

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Floor Lamp, Tripod Design, Bohemian Style, 1950s

$1,388

Mid-Century Rattan Floor Lamp, Tripod Design, Bohemian Style, 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid-Century tripod Rattan Floor Lamp - 1950s Rattan - Organic Decoration - Vintage Measures : Ø

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Modernist Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France 1960s

$965Sale Price|50% Off

Modernist Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Modernist Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France 1960s Vintage French Riviera Style table

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Fruitwood

Restored Mid-Century Box Frame Rattan Table Lamp

$510Sale Price|40% Off

Restored Mid-Century Box Frame Rattan Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored Mid-Century rattan pao table lamp in box shape fixed to a square wood base 1950, United

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Rattan

Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern

$592 / item

Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern

Located in Oxford, GB

Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Rattan and Brass table lamp Mid-Century Modern Style

$520Sale Price / item|56% Off

Rattan and Brass table lamp Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Oxford, GB

Elevate your home decor with this delicately crafted rattan table lamp. This stunning piece

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Early 2000s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Brown Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Rattan and Bamboo Tall Table Lamp

$400

Brown Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Rattan and Bamboo Tall Table Lamp

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall Mid Century split reed rattan and bamboo table lamp. This piece is nearly 21" tall and is

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Floor Lamp by Rattanology, Sculptural Design

$3,605 / item

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Floor Lamp by Rattanology, Sculptural Design

Located in Oxford, GB

Elevate your decor with this mid-century style organic rattan sculptured floor lamp. Its sleek

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Glass, Rattan

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Reed Accents

$1,850

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Reed Accents

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century rattan pole lamp featuring a single brass pole centered with a bottom section wrapped

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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Pencil Reed Rattan & Brass Table Lamp, Mid Century Modern 1950s

$580

Pencil Reed Rattan & Brass Table Lamp, Mid Century Modern 1950s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage rattan and brass table lamp features streamlined baluster form with cylindrical body

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Fiberglass with Rattan Floor Lamp

$1,795

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Fiberglass with Rattan Floor Lamp

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Tall and statuesque fiberglass lamp wrapped with thin strands of rattan. A Fabulous statement piece

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fiberglass, Rattan

Restored Mid-Century Eight-Strand Stick Rattan Table Lamp, Pair

$1,945 / set

Restored Mid-Century Eight-Strand Stick Rattan Table Lamp, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored pair of mid-century Paul T. Frankl inspired rattan table lamps featuring eight decorative

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Artisanal Rattan Wrap Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Hand-Crafted

$741

Artisanal Rattan Wrap Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Hand-Crafted

Located in Oxford, GB

Add sophistication to your room with this Artisanal Mid Century Modern Style Rattan Wrap Table Lamp

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Style

$461Sale Price|24% Off

Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Style

By Louis Sognot, Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini

Located in Valencia, VC

Handmade bamboo and rattan table lamp, crafted in Spain circa 1960s, in the manner of Louis Sognot

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamps, 1960s

$1,179Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamps, 1960s

By Vivai del Sud, Louis Sognot, Franco Albini

Located in Valencia, VC

in diameter) Style: Mid-Century Modern, Italian Modern, Naturalist Materials: Bamboo, rattan, woven

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Vista Rattan Table Lamp, Brass Shade, Mid-Century Modern, Philippines

$741

Vista Rattan Table Lamp, Brass Shade, Mid-Century Modern, Philippines

Located in Oxford, GB

Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Table Lamp with Wicker Shade

$679 / item

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Table Lamp with Wicker Shade

Located in Oxford, GB

This Shroom Table Lamp - a handcrafted masterpiece inspired by the elegant shape of a mushroom

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Early 2000s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Organic Sculptural Brass Rattan Floor Lamp 1950s

$4,649

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Organic Sculptural Brass Rattan Floor Lamp 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage organic trilegged floor lamp from rattan, brass and metal 1950s Vienna

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Rattan Table Wood Lamps Mid-Century Modern, Vintage

$1,400 / set

Pair of Rattan Table Wood Lamps Mid-Century Modern, Vintage

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern wood and rattan table lamps. Tested, working order. Original

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan, Wood

Louis Sognot Two Tones Bamboo and Rattan Lamp "Mid Century Modern" 1960, France

$1,000

Louis Sognot Two Tones Bamboo and Rattan Lamp "Mid Century Modern" 1960, France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Louis Sognot Two tones Bamboo and rattan lamp "Mid Century Modern" 1960, France Very nice lamp

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Jug-Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade

$685

Mid-Century Rattan Jug-Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large-scale Mid-Century table lamp features distinctive jug-inspired silhouette wrapped in natural

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Rattan

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair

$10,395

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair

By Mario Torres

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair

$10,395

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair

By Mario Torres

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Rattan

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair

$10,395

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair

By Mario Torres

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mario Torres Lopez Style Mid Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Table Lamp Mushroom Eiffel 1950s

$3,060

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

Mid Century Rattan Swing Arm Floor Lamp w/ Drink Stand

$1,875

Mid Century Rattan Swing Arm Floor Lamp w/ Drink Stand

Located in Van Nuys, CA

to a mahogany and rattan oval base. This lamp is perfect for Mid Century lounge or living room

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Vintage 1950s North American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Table Lamps "colour options"

$1,903 / set

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Table Lamps "colour options"

Located in Oxford, GB

lamp retains the signature Mid-Century Modern DNA of the Pallete collection while adapting seamlessly

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Vintage French Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century, Tripod Base, 1960

$401

Vintage French Rattan Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century, Tripod Base, 1960

Located in Bristol, GB

French table lamp c.1960 Rattan shade on metal tripod base. Rewired with vintage style twisted

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Restored Mid-century Three-Pole Rattan Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany Base

$1,900

Restored Mid-century Three-Pole Rattan Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Rattan pole lamp featuring 3 decorative rattan poles centered around a

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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Chloe Rattan Table Lamp with Hand-Crafted Wicker Shade, Mid-Century

$1,013 / item

Chloe Rattan Table Lamp with Hand-Crafted Wicker Shade, Mid-Century

Located in Oxford, GB

The Chloe Rattan Table Lamp combines expert craftsmanship and distinctive design, featuring a

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Deka Rattan Table Lamps by Rattanology, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Style

$1,905 / set

Deka Rattan Table Lamps by Rattanology, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Style

Located in Oxford, GB

A Pair of Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp Crafted with precision and artistry, the Deka

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Life-Size Rattan Bird Sculpture Floor Lamp, 1960s, European

$1,475Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-Century Modern Life-Size Rattan Bird Sculpture Floor Lamp, 1960s, European

Located in Barntrup, DE

Rare 1960s life-size rattan bird floor lamp — a bold mid-century statement piece blending sculpture

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp in Brass & Rattan Shade, Finland 1950s

$2,918

Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp in Brass & Rattan Shade, Finland 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Mid-Century modern table / side lamp by Valinte Finland from the 1950s. The lamp

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Restored Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Krásná Jizba, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1950s

$1,824

Restored Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Krásná Jizba, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1950s

By ULUV Krásná jizba

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Maker: Krásná Jizba This unique Mid-Century floor lamp is an excellent example of Czechoslovak

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Plexiglass, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Franco Albini Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

$2,824

Mid-Century Franco Albini Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century floor lamp entirely crafted from curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cotton

Mid-Century 4 Strand Rattan & Wicker Floor Lamp w/ Brass Base

$1,110Sale Price|40% Off

Mid-Century 4 Strand Rattan & Wicker Floor Lamp w/ Brass Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pole rattan lamp features four rattan poles bound

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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Coastal Square Parquet Rattan Table Lamps, American, 1970s

$1,292 / set

Pair of Mid Century Coastal Square Parquet Rattan Table Lamps, American, 1970s

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Pair of MCM Coastal Square Parquet Rattan Table Lamps, American, 1970s Fabulous pair of Coastal

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s

$935

Mid-Century Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s

By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual rattan or wicker table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. It

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Birch

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Mid Century Rattan Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century rattan lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and metal, every mid century rattan lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century rattan lamp, we have 269 options in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century rattan lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century rattan lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century rattan lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paavo Tynell, Temde Leuchten and Gubi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Rattan Lamp?

The average selling price for a mid century rattan lamp at 1stDibs is $1,591, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $28,822 for the highest priced.

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

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Rattan Lamp

Is rattan mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Yes, 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.
How do you identify mid century lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

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