"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic "Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy.
Resin
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos, Italy.
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos, Italy.
Resin
Petite 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
Italian modern cocoon chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Nuvola chandelier with rounded diffuser in beige cocoon and an internal metal rod structure.
Metal
Fantasma floor lamp in cocoon & metal by Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
E' proprio questo materiale il tratto distintivo delle più iconiche lampade Flos tra cui ricordiamo la Viscontea dei fratelli Castiglioni, la Taraxacum e la Nuvola dello stesso Scarp...
Iron
Fantasma Grande in Cocoon & Metal by Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy, 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
E' proprio questo materiale il tratto distintivo delle più iconiche lampade Flos tra cui ricordiamo la Viscontea dei fratelli Castiglioni, la Taraxacum e la Nuvola dello stesso Scarp...
Metal
Tobia Scarpa style. Space Age Cocoon Resin table lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age table lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos, Italy, 1960s.
Metal, Iron
1 of 2 Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp in the style of Castiglioni, Italy, 1970s
By Estiluz Lighting, Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Very much in the style also of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos. Collectible item.
Metal
Cocoon resin. Large Brutalist pendant light by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s
By George Nelson, Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Very much in the style also of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos. Collectible item.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
French Riviera. Handmade Cocoon resin and pine wood pendant light, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Very much in the style also of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos. Collectible item.
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier, circa 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive "Nuvola" chandelier by Tobia Scarpa. Metal and "cocoon" plastic.
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
Large vintage cocoon "Nuvola" light fixture by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962.
Metal
Cocoon Floor Lamp Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Cocoon floor lamp Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa, Italy. It is resting on a metal structure and a circular white marble base.
Marble, Metal
"Nuvola" Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
Nuvola Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
"Nuvola" Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nuvola suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Metal
Italian 'Nuvola' Cocoon Pendant by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘Nuvola’ cocoon pendant designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962.
Metal
Rare 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
Rare 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
Nuvola Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
An iconic Italian cocoon pendant lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1960s, the Nuvola model is celebrated for its softly sculptural silhouette and warm diffused glow.
Resin
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963.
Metal
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Large chandelier mod.
Metal
Huge 'Nuvola' Prototype Cocoon by Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
This Huge Cocoon Is a Unique Pre-Production Prototype Designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 to Introduce the Line of Cocoon Fixtures Developed by Achille Castiglioni and Tobia Scarpa for ...
Nuvola ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola Ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963.
Metal
Nuvola ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola Ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963.
Metal
"Nuvola" Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos
Resin
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Nuvola, Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) "Nuvola" A cocoon pendant light, with a sprayed resin coated shade on a white lacquered metal frame.
Metal
"Nuvola" Cocoon Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Steel
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963.
Metal
Sold
H 15.36 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Midcentury Cocoon Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Cocoon chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Chandelier mod.
Metal
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 33.47 in
Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962.
Parchment Paper
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 37.01 in
Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the early 1970s.
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 37.01 in
Tobia Scarpa Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier Flos, Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the early 1970s.
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 37.01 in
Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the early 1970s.
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 17.33 in
Nuvola Model Cocoon Suspension Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Nuvola model cocoon suspension pendant lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Resin
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian Mid-Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962 Carries three light Bulbs Signed Flos
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Fantasma Floor Lamp by Flos Italia
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is this material that is the hallmark of the most iconic Flos lamps including the Viscontea by the Castiglioni brothers, the Taraxacum and the Nuvola by Scarpa himself. Two very ...
Steel
Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
E' proprio questo materiale il tratto distintivo delle più iconiche lampade Flos tra cui ricordiamo la Viscontea dei fratelli Castiglioni, la Taraxacum e la Nuvola dello stesso Scarp...
Metal
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Excellent condition. In the style of the Nuvola model by Tobia Scarpa. For all the iconic items of Italian design follow our gallery SECONDA GIOVINEZZA , we offer personalized resear...
Metal
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Excellent condition. In the style of the Nuvola model by Tobia Scarpa. For all the iconic items of Italian design follow our gallery SECONDA GIOVINEZZA , we offer personalized resear...
Metal
Sold
H 13.59 in W 7.09 in D 10.24 in
Cocoon resin. Art Nouveau style gold chrome metal table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Estiluz Lighting, Tobia Scarpa
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Very much in the style also of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos. Collectible item.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa, Flos
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Made on 1962.
Chandelier Attributed Tobia Scarpa "cloud" Cocoon
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Napoli, NA
TOBIA SCARPA Una lampada a sospensione 'Nuvola' per FLOS, Struttura i Metallica rivestita in cocoon.
Parchment Paper
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier, circa 1960, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Impressive "Nuvola" pendant light by Tobia Scarpa. Metal and "cocoon" plastic.
Huge Italian lamp 'Nuvola' by Tobia Scarpa
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Rare Italian lamp, the 'Nuvola' by Tobia Scarpa. Manufactured by Flos.
Metal
Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Made in 1962.
$6,410
H 47.25 in Dm 26.78 in
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Stunning "Viscontea" vintage pendant light of the early editions. Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo ...
Metal
Sculptural Italian Sinuous Cocoon Pendant Lamp, circa 1960/70s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Milano, IT
A distinctive Italian pendant lamp dating from the 1960s–70s, characterized by an organic, enveloping form composed of overlapping, softly curved surfaces. The shade unfolds almost l...
Metal
$9,907
H 18.9 in Dm 27.56 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s
By Flos
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, highly decorative and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Flos, Italy, 1960s. Executed in sprayed plas...
Metal
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Original "Goldkant Leu...
Metal
$1,311
H 10.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s.
Resin
1960s Tito Agnoli Model #4409 Suspension Lamp for O-Luce
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Tito Agnoli Model #4409 Suspension Lamp for O-Luce. This iconic pendant is executed in metal with two pressed glass elements ingeniously held together by curved sculptural st...
Metal
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in Dm 17 in
"Flor Di Loto" Suspension Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flor Di Loto (Lotus Flower) suspension light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Manufactured in Italy, in 1961. Stacked nickel substrates with perforations around interior rim. Origina...
Chrome
Iconic Italian Cocoon Lamp – Attributed to Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hannover, DE
A true icon of Italian design, this Cocoon lamp, attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, is more than lighting—it is a sculptural masterpiece. Crafted from del...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
Resin
$6,519
H 18.9 in Dm 27.17 in
'Viscontea' chandelier by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy c1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Original 'Viscontea' chandelier from Italy. By the Castiglioni brothers. Flos c1960 Lovely warm patina to the resin. Overall in really very good condition small damage to area ...
Resin
Luna Suspension Light by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Tato Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luna suspension light by Gio Ponti for Tato Italia. Current production designed and manufactured in Italy 2018. Wired for US junction boxes. Brushed satin brass hardware, acrylic dif...
Brass, Steel
$3,030
H 5.91 in Dm 22.05 in
UFO shaped Cocoon Lamp by Goldkant like Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cork, IE
Check our store for a wide variety of Cocoon lamps! This rare and unusually shaped 1960s cocoon pendant light is in very good condition and given its age only shows very little sin...
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Cocoon Suspension Light by Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille Castiglioni cocoon suspension light by Flos Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame. Resin was applied to the frame with spraying techniqu...
Steel
"Cocoon" Midcentury Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
"Cocoon" Midcentury Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s Beautiful, cool and rare German "Cocoon" chandelier pendant light. This pendant was designed in Germany by Fried...
Metal
Midcentury space age cocoon hanging pendant ceiling lamp, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous swirl cocoon pendant in the style of Castiglioni but most likely by renowned German cocoon lamp maker Goldkant. Finding these cocoon lamps in this shape are rare ( most coco...
Resin
Gio Ponti 'Luna Sospensione' Pendant Lamp in Brass for Tato Italia
By Tato Italia, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'Luna Sospensione' Pendant Lamp in Brass for Tato Italia Designed by Italian design icon Gio Ponti, this authorized Tato Italia re-edition is executed in brushed brass har...
Brass
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Resin
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$792Sale 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
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Rare Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1970's
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra long Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, 1970's. With two light sockets for E-27 large-sized sc...
Metal, Chrome
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style pink Murano glass demilune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Pink glass sphere and brass fittings. Pink textured Murano glass, Wired to the Ameri...
Brass
Handcrafted English Ash Side Table
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted in solid Ash, this side table is a sculptural study in form, texture, and material. Designed and made by our craftsman in England, the piece e...
Ash
$120,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cogn...
Brass
$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
$4,662
H 6.89 in Dm 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Flush Mount Friedel Wauer Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century cocoon ceiling lamp by German manufacturer Goldkant, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp is mounted directly to the ceiling or wall. In the...
Metal
$4,662Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Gatto table lamps in the "Cocoon" design by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Gatto table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960. Internal steel frame painted white, sprayed with special cocoon resin, first production in go...
Steel
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.
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Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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