Pair of Mazzega Murano Frosted Spaghetti Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Manufacturer: Mazzega Murano Origin: Italy Period: 1970s Materials: Blown frosted glass, brass, black metal Design: Textured “spaghetti” glass finish Dimensions (each): Height 50 cm,...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Murano Art Glass "Spaghetti" Decorative Discs, Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Capture the essence of Italian artistry with this stunning pair of vintage Murano art glass decorative discs. These captivating pieces, often referred to as "spaghetti" glass due to ...
Murano Glass
La Murrina Clear Bowl Glass with Spaghetti Swirl Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano white and clear swirl glass pendant lamp original vintage murano with rare spaghetti swirl surface.
Brass
Sold
H 40.15 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Very Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Beige Pair of Sconces, Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Made of an oval shape brass mount, covered up by half ball, beige Murano spaghetti glasses. 2 lights each, and rewired for the US.
Brass
Fancy Spaghetti Murano Handmade Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Murano sconces in a "spaghetti pattern." Glass has been melted in a fairly random pattern making each of the glasses different from any other.
Mazzega 'Spaghetti' Chandelier Italy
By AVMazzega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mazzega 'spaghetti' Murano glass chandelier (Italy, 1960's) Spectacular 5 tiers chandelier consisting of 47 clear wire glass of 15 cm long and 5 cm wide that cover 9 lightbulbs.
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in
Murano, Italy, large mouth-blown spaghetti vase in burgundy art glass. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, large mouth-blown spaghetti vase in burgundy art glass. 1970s.
Art Glass
Twisted Italian Murano Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twisted or Spaghetti Italian Murano Glass Sculpture - a compliment to the desk or any shelf - also a handsome bookend.
Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, by Mazzega - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade "Spaghetti" clear translucent Murano glass wall sconces, Mid-Century Modern, by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s.
Chrome
Amber Murano Glass 'Spaghetti' Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1950s
By AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant 'Spaghetti' chandelier with nineteen large mouth-blown, amber-colored wired glass panels on a white metal frame. Early execution. Lamp sockets are made from ceramics and meta...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Signed Esperia Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier
By Esperia
Located in Houston, TX
The design on the clear Murano glass 4 curved panels is called “Spaghetti”.
Brass
Very Large and Impressive Murano Glass Mazzega Chandelier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Murano handblown amber colored 'spaghetti-glass' chandelier by Mazzega.
Metal, Nickel
$2,393 / set
H 23.63 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
Chrome
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, blue alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11,80 in...
Metal
$3,264 / set
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each sconce...
Metal, Brass
$4,300 / set
H 19.3 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Pair set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Space Age metal chrome version of wall lights lamps lightning sconces by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famo...
Metal, Chrome
$1,508Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Pair of Mazzega Murano Glass Abstract Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Bastogne, BE
Adorable pair of Mid-Century Modern abstract wall sconces by Mazzega Murano. An Italian design from the 1970s. Each is comprised of amber and clear glass with chrome hardware. Hand...
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Discs Wall Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensi...
Metal
$2,735
H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Murano glass sconces with brass fittings. Two E27 light bulbs.
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega, Vietri, Venini, Vitossi, Paolo Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Murano glass sconces by Mazzega. This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern square Murano sconces have been newly wired for U.S. use.
Chrome
$3,073 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
German Midcenturry Pair of Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Pair of Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211. Each Wall...
Metal
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass sconces. Fluted wide shell shape with ribbed detailing in glass and wavy glass detailing along top edge. Chrome screws on sides to attach glass...
Chrome
Murano Glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Carlo Nason is a key figure in Italian design, known for combining traditional Murano glassmaking with modern forms. Born into one of Murano’s oldest glassblowing families, Nason wen...
Murano Glass
Murano Pendant light by La Murrina 1970 Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano Pendant light Featuring La Murrina’s Signature Pattern This exquisite ceiling pendant is beautifully patched with La Murrina’s distinctive white glass patterns, expertly comb...
Metal
$3,988 / set
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Sconces LP253 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lamps sconces model LP253 in clear textured murano glass and white lacquered metal by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous...
Metal
$7,100 / set
H 47 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
3 Tier 1970s Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega – Set of 2
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of mid-century architectural wall sconces designed by the master glassmaker Carlo Nason for the renowned Venetian manufacturer AV Mazzega during the 1970s. These rare...
Murano Glass
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, iridescent alabaster green discs. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the partic...
Metal
midcentury modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This exceptional pendant lamp from the 1970s is a striking example of mid-century Italian design. The hand-blown Murano glass is elegantly shaped like a wide-brimmed hat, giving the ...
Metal
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Vintage Bronze Bowl with Generous Rounded Silhouette and Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage bronze bowl captivates with its verdigris patina and elegantly generous lines. The bowl features a smaller circular mouth that gracefully contrasts with the fuller, roun...
Bronze
$774
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Chrome and Smoked Glass Round Italian Coffee Table, Giotto Stoppino Style, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful coffee table in chromed metal with smoked glass top. This lovely table was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Giotto Stoppino. This charming round table featur...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Brass Colored Wall Lights
By Pier Giulio Magistretti
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Made in exclusive for an hotel in Salsomaggiore, is all in brass, very elegant and perfect proportion, the quality is top level for thickness of the brass and way of construction, lo...
Brass
$2,747 / set
H 21.66 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Brass
British Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British opaline glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. White opaline glass Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...
Aluminum, Metal
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
$580
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 0.99 in
Antique Danish interior oil painting by Kai Jeppe Drews (1884-1964)
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an original antique interior oil painting by Danish painter Kai Jeppe Drews (1884-1964) signed under his pseudonym Poul Rønne. Kai Jeppe Drews was predominantly a landscape p...
Paint, Canvas
$1,545 / set
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with one large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. White color metal base. High quality...
Chrome
$20,512
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
Pair of Murano Sconces Barovier&Toso Style, 1940's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
These wall sconces attributed to Barovier & Toso punctuate the walls like works of art, enhancing and dressing the spaces meant to be lived in and shared with personality. From a...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$8,589Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 47.25 in
Murano Rezzonico Chandelier 10 Arms, Clear-multicolor glass Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Rezzonico chandelier 10 arms, crystal Murano glass, with gold, grey-green color particulars in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate...
Blown Glass
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.