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Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

$2,861

Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wicker, Rattan, Paper

Two Opalescent Blue & Gold Murano Glass Lantern attr. to Barovier Toso, 1950s
Two Opalescent Blue & Gold Murano Glass Lantern attr. to Barovier Toso, 1950s

Two Opalescent Blue & Gold Murano Glass Lantern attr. to Barovier Toso, 1950s

$4,390

Two Opalescent Blue & Gold Murano Glass Lantern attr. to Barovier Toso, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Two Italian Mid-Century Lanterns Attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, Circa 1950 Italian lantern, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, circa 1950. Hand-blown opalescent blue gla...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion
Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion

Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion

$7,019 / item

Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Extraordinary wall-lamp with a pulley, measures up to the clients request. Comes as well with no pulley. Different kind of shades are available Most components according to the UL ...

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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouth Blown Blue Color Smoked Glass in Frame
Fine Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouth Blown Blue Color Smoked Glass in Frame

Fine Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouth Blown Blue Color Smoked Glass in Frame

$2,031

Fine Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouth Blown Blue Color Smoked Glass in Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful Sapphire color and practical size Italian fixture with mouth blown glass in a metal frame. If you are looking for a rare and stylish Murano light fixture to grace your ho...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s

$4,349 / set

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

An elegant pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1960s. These beautiful and rare pendants look really like a big pearl hanging fr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

$2,495 / item

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light with Mouth Blown Amber Colored Glass in Frame
Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light with Mouth Blown Amber Colored Glass in Frame

Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light with Mouth Blown Amber Colored Glass in Frame

$2,150

Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light with Mouth Blown Amber Colored Glass in Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful color and practical size Italian fixture with mouth blown glass in a metal frame. If you are looking for a rare and stylish shape fixture to grace your home then this hand...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Metal

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern

$2,299

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. The woven wicker c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns

$4,387Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades. France, 1960s These large lanterns have an ...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Large Venetian Mouth Blown, Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light / Fixture
Large Venetian Mouth Blown, Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light / Fixture

Large Venetian Mouth Blown, Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light / Fixture

$2,389

Large Venetian Mouth Blown, Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light / Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful design and large size fixture with mouthblown transparent glass in a handcrafted metal frame. If you are looking for a rare and stylish fixture to grace your home then th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

$4,354 / item

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960
Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960

$2,568

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan / wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm shaped rattan lampshade structure with petals made of rattan bars and woven wicker wire panels. It hangs from a chain with round rattan links anternating with bamboo sticks ended topped by a wood canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in a bedroom or bathroom to add a fresh midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. Newly wired. Overall measures: 46 cm diameter x 79 cm H ( overall height including chain and canopy) The lampshade excluding chain and canopy: 46 cm diameter x 26 cm height We are specialists in lighting and mirrors: A curated selection of rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection. Spanish Rattan Pendant Light...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wicker, Rattan

Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

$1,208 / item

Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Quenching a piece of molten crystal by submerging it in water creates an effect that looks like something only nature could produce. The cracked outer layer emits a unique pattern of...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass, Nickel

Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

$1,732

Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Lisse, NL

Timeless and good size mid-century pendant. This rare ceiling lamp from the mid-century era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small living space. T...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s

$7,049

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s

By Tobia Scarpa, Flos

Located in bruxelles, BE

Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.  FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Aluminum

Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style
Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style

Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style

$3,565

Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style

By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Large Mid-Century Modern bell shape cocoon pendant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s. ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern
Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern

Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern

$2,258

Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Globe Pendant Lamp, Wicker, Rattan Eye-catching handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a hand-woven wicker globe shaped lampshade. It hangs from a chain with rattan links ended by a brass canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in any room. This pendant will add a fresh Midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Newly wired. Measurements: Overall measures including chain and canopy: 36 cm diameter x 95 cm H 36 cm diameter x 33 cm Height (excluding the chain) In case that you are interested in a set of pendants: The pair of rattan globe pendant...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

$1,840 / item

Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Curved Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Curved Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Curved Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s

$1,222

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Curved Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Original wall lamp in brass and etched and silk-screened curved glass with a scene of a battle in the age of ancient Rome.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s

$1,135

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous lantern or pendant lamp from the late Italian midcentury, made during the 1960s-1970s. The pendant lamp is made of transparent glass, the golden details are made of brass, ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order
Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order

Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order

$1,840 / item

Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier

Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier

$6,850

Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri, Barovier&Toso, Paolo Venini

Located in Houston, TX

Midcentury Venin style Murano chandelier. Unusual Italian midcentury Murano glass chandelier inspired by Venin. This vintage Murano glass chandelier is comprised of unusual oval shaped textured blown glass tubes suspended from a chrome frame. This Hollywood Regency Murano chandelier...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

$2,495 / item

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960's
Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960's

Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960's

$2,867

Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern rattan and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern. Handcrafted in Spain. Large size. This eye-catching suspension lamp features a rattan drum shaped str...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

$5,376

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

By Florian Schulz

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'O...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection

$3,250 / item

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". I...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Uchiwa Flower Pendant Light in Woven Wicker, Spain 1960
Handcrafted Uchiwa Flower Pendant Light in Woven Wicker, Spain 1960

Handcrafted Uchiwa Flower Pendant Light in Woven Wicker, Spain 1960

$3,828

Handcrafted Uchiwa Flower Pendant Light in Woven Wicker, Spain 1960

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant wicker weave flower shaped Uchiwa inspired pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm flower shaped rattan lampshade structure made with large petals in hand-woven wicker inspired by Ingo Maurer Uchiwa pendants...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020

Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020

$7,766 / item

Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic spot of pink color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these pink glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorate ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960
Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960

Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960

$2,628

Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern. This stunning suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped la...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s

$2,383

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy. It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder. It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s

$4,480 / set

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spain, 1960s. Eyecatching handcrafted rattan pendant lights with geometric petal design. They hang from chains with...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier

Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier

$2,126

Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A large Mid-Century Modern brushed chrome and brass six-light chandelier, Italy 1960s. Six Edison E14 light candelabra bulb sockets. Measures: Overall height 39" / 99 cm, adjustab...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980

$7,168 / item

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980

Located in Roma, Lazio

Excellent Murano chandelier from the 1980s, particular for its structure and the shape of its glass; three unique and very special colors. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection

24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection

$2,550 / item

24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24". I...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s

$1,866Sale Price|20% Off

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern
Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern

Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern

$1,000

Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Vintage gilt metal lantern with gold and patinated mixed finishes and glass shade.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

$3,225

Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Monumental Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Globe Shaped Pendant Lamp. Hand-crafted in Spain, 1960-1970. Large size This eye-catching suspension lamp features a rattan spherical lam...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

$5,376

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

By Florian Schulz

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable side pull counterweight hanging pendant light or lam...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

$2,509

Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan pagoda shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. This pendant light features a woven wicker shade with rattan canes on the top...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wire

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

$5,376 / item

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Superb chandelier / ceiling light of amazing smoked color; a triumph of fantastic leaves with a double fold along the tips. The chandelier is composed of a gray iron structure, to w...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000
Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

$7,766 / item

Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Extraordinary ambra / white color for this Murano chandelier, a ambra color with a unique transparency. Its ambra and white color is really guessed for a different and original chand...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

$4,241

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

One of two refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light
Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

$1,612

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Midcentury, Italian craftsmanship pendant. This stylish single light pendant is beautiful in shape and the mouth blown, transparant glass is in excellent condition. It comes with c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns

$3,464

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns

By Capodimonte

Located in Antwerp, BE

One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps

$3,895 / set

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps

By Adrian Pearsall, Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of Modeline 635 model designed by Arthur Jacobs. The original advertisement describes these lamps as having a Japanese influence. One can see the similarities of Jacobs design with common Japanese aesthetics. His cylinder shape with sheer white shade seems to borrow from Japanese rice paper veiled lanterns. The flares at the top of the lamps spires resemble the pointed tips of Japanese roofs...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light

Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light

$975Sale Price|25% Off

Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light

By Vistosi

Located in Montclair, NY

A wonderfully sculptural Italian pendant light from the 1970s in the style of the Italian lighting company Vistosi. The hand blown glass shade is clear with a light blue/grey tint. I...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern

$1,135

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wonderful design and cool looking midcentury ceiling lamp. The total height including chain and ceiling plate is:26" - 66 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Mid-century Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include L'Aviva Home, Glashütte Limburg, Venini, and Siemon & Salazar. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $50,300 while the average work can sell for $2,247.

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