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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
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 with an E27 bulb holder.
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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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Large German Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique pair of large lanterns/ceiling lights made of blown and hand-cut glass, originally crafted for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
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
Materials
Brass
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, 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
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
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Green Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare lantern in green Murano...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural 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"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural 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"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Ribbed Milk Glass & Brass Globe Pendant, Stilnovo 'attr.'
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury lantern was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s to 1960s. It features a ribbed milk glass globe with brass hardware and a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$1,541 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Maison Lunel Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall two-arm wall sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950s. Very elegant and timeless design in gilt brass with green lucite accents, four original silk shades in ivory color...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
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
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
Materials
Brass
$2,774 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Iron
Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light, 1960s
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 af...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Paper, Rattan
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black 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
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
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 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
$1,714 Sale Price
20% Off
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
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
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modernist Lantern Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern lantern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1960. It features a subtly conical shade in opaque white milk glass that is secured at its bottom by a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Cut Glass Suspension Light, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Swedish suspension light from the 1940-1950s. A large frosted funnel-shaped glass body with scalloped rim and cut decorations is suspended by three wires. One original E27 socke...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing Danish cast iron candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Pato.
Comes with a box of 12 hand dipped tappers candles NOS new old stock in t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$76 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Rattan Wicker Cylinder Pendant Light / Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s-1960s
A cool handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamp with wicker details to difusse the lightt.
This eye...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lantern Italian Design Brass White Murano Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury pendant lantern Italian design brass white Murano Stilnovo
Measures: Only glass height cm.2, diameter cm.18
1 light bulb E27 max 100...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$1,300 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely 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 from...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Pink Glass and Brass Modern Lantern / Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very special Murano glass lanterns, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring.
The lantern is composed of a brass stem where a system for a G9...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Hurricane Lamp Photophore On Zinc Base, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Hurricane lamp with large scale hand blown glass shade mounted on a tripod zinc base with abstract and floral motifs. This handsome photophore makes quite the impression, standing ov...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, Venini Style
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass Spiral chandelier, Venini style.
Italian midcentury Venini style Murano glass spiral chandelier or Murano lantern with clea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
"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
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' Portable Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' portable brass and glass table lamp for Örsjö.
Designed by Scandinavian creator Pierre Sindre, the 'Visir' portable table lamp is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
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
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
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
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s
This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrel...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan, Rope, Jute
"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
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Murano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Murano glass waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Stunning Murano glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rattan Rope Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps in rope and rattan. Spain, 1960s
This large artisan lanterns has an eye-catching design featuring a cylindrical structure made of rattan sticks wraped and detailed with jute rope. Combining Coastal style and Bohemian accents.
They hang from a chain with bamboo sticks alternating with rattan links ended by a wooden canopy. The length of the chain can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
These suspension lamps will add a fresh Mediterranean taste over a kitchen's table, dining area or bedroom at a beach or countryside house decoration.
Newly wired with an E27 bulb each.
On sale as a pair
Measurements: 42,5 cm diameter x 32 cm height (without the chain), 80 cm total height (including the chain and the canopy).
We are specialists in lighting: a curated selection of rattan and bamboo pendants is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Spanish pendant light...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Rope
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural 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
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
In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
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
Crystal and Brass Lantern Mid-century Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Engraved crystal lantern with brass parts Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,083 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Adlake railroad kerosene lantern, with a red glass globe and wire caging. The lantern was manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Company of Chicago, Illinois, so...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details.
Made to order. Sold individually.
Antique silver finish on glass may present variat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silver, Brass
$7,800 / item
Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
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
Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
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
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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 Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Small 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 Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Murano Round Light Pink and White Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary light pink and white color for this "Mazzega" Murano chandelier, a light pink and white color with a unique transparency. Its light pink and white color is really guess...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Spanish Rattan & Wicker Wire Trapezoid Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan trapezoid shaped pendants / chandeliers. Spain, 1960s
This pair of suspension lamps feature a trapezoid rattan structure with ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Wire
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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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