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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
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

$4,311 / 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

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Brass

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

$2,132

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

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Iron, Metal

Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass

Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass

$120Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass

By Ilse D. Ammonsen

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass. Stamped on the base. No major issues or dents Just age related wear and patina to the surfac...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

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

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern

$2,280

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

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

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

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

$2,309

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

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. The woven wicker shade of this lamp is accented by vertical rattan stic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wire

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

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Ceramic

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Ceramic

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

$1,717

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

Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

$7,699 / item

Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

$3,530

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

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame

$1,954

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture. This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in exceptional condition. We have completely rewired it for safe and immediate usage in the US as well and we also have cleaned all the mouth blown glass both inside and out. The truly thick and amber colored glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the hand-knotted metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The amber color, is not transparent. This, what we call, rustic style pendant is hand-crafted in the exact same way and it has the same design as others, but in the proces something was done to the glass which has created a non-transparent, almost sugar coated surface. It is truly beautiful and other than with the transparent ones, it does not throw shade patterns on your walls and ceiling. It actually makes this stylish Venetian rarity much 'calmer' and atmospheric. The size and shape of this amazing work of Italian lighting fixture...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

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

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Brass, Nickel

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

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

$1,211

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

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

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Brass

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier
Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier

$1,400Sale Price|69% Off

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 1940s Austrian brass and custard glass chandelier. The fixture has swooping arms holding wonderful blown glass custard shades with ruffled edges.

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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier

Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier

$6,850

Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier

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

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Chrome

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Early 20th century huge copper and glass English lantern
Early 20th century huge copper and glass English lantern

Early 20th century huge copper and glass English lantern

$2,453

Early 20th century huge copper and glass English lantern

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century huge copper and glass English lantern A huge example of an early to mid-20th century copper and glass English lantern. With updated rewired flex cables and light...

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1940s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

$2,831

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s. This suspension features four concentric cylinders made rattan / wicker wire. The outer...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

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

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

$1,599

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

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

$5,330

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

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Italian Art Deco Brass Lantern Pendant, 1940s Mid-Century Modern
Italian Art Deco Brass Lantern Pendant, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

Italian Art Deco Brass Lantern Pendant, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

$2,651

Italian Art Deco Brass Lantern Pendant, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing Italian Art Deco brass lantern or pendant. Three E 14 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standards.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s

$817

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful midcentury bamboo, rattan circular pendant in French Riviera style, produced in Italy during the 1960s. The chandelier consist of a stunning hemispherical shaped lampshade...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights
Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights

Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights

$3,980Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s. The woven wicker spherical shades of these lamps are accented by ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s
Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s

Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s

$3,411

Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A gilt brass and blown smoked glass Fontara Arte style pendant or lantern with a central three-bulb candelabra cluster, Italy, 1950s. It takes three Edison E14 bulbs. Dimensions: O...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era
Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era

Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era

$4,146

Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era

Located in Lisse, NL

Great shape, floral design and practical size hand carved alabaster pendant / lantern with brass chain and canopy. With twentieth century lighting as one of our specialties in gener...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Alabaster, 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

$3,790

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

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

$7,044

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

$2,339

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper lampshade to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain oriental inspired links. It has a nice design combining Midcentury and oriental accents. This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment. Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 36 cm diameterx 75 cm H The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 36 cm diameter x 25 cm H. We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

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

$7,699 / 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

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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

$7,107 / 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

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Brass

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

$5,330 / 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

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

$2,309

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

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

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

$6,219 / 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

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Brass

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

$1,125

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

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

$3,435

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

Materials

Brass

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

$2,369

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

In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

$5,330

In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, Lazio

Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of smoked color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces c...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Chrome

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

$1,990Sale Price|20% Off

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

Materials

Wire

"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

$7,107

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

By Flos, Tobia Scarpa

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

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Elegant Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Elegant Brass and Crystal Chandelier

$3,139

Elegant Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant brass and crystal chandelier with seven E27 bulbs. Diameter 48 cm. Height with chain 80 cm. Height fixture 62 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano
Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano

Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano

$2,652Sale Price|20% Off

Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

An extremely large suspension piece. This design is univerversally attributed to Barovier & Toso and is composed of a beautiful crossed tessere ambra design. The central design is s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

"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

$8,055

"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

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Murano Glass Pendant Light
Murano Glass Pendant Light

Murano Glass Pendant Light

$1,717

Murano Glass Pendant Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

Murano glass pendant light. Measure: Diameter 22 cm. Height fixture 17 cm. Total height 50 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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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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