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
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Stan Bitters Ball Lamp in Spray Metal, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
This ball lamp in spray metal is handmade by Stan Bitters. Warm light soaks through the different openings.
One Model A / E27 Bulb 40 watts.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should b...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Maison Lunel Brass Opal Glass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Maison Lunel wall lights France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with two crossing scrolled Lamp-arm with opaline glass shades. Both pieces in fine vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
A Single White Stilnovo Pendant Lantern, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
STILNOVO, 1960s
A single white enameled lantern with clear and opaline glass diffusers, nickeled mounts. Could be mounted as ceiling light.
Rewired for the U.S. with one standard bas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and fabric. Original shade. Height: 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 15.35"(39cm). Delivered wired for your country (...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Early 20th Century Industrial Lamp – France, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Industrial Lamp – France, Circa 1940
This early 20th-century industrial lamp, crafted in France around 1940, is a striking piece that embodies the charm of vintag...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade.
This handcr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu
Located in London, GB
Osaka Tokushu, the company behind this striking 1960s brass naval passageway lamp, is renowned for its high-quality maritime equipment. Based in Japan, the company specialized in producing durable and functional lighting solutions for ships, with an emphasis on precision engineering and robust materials to withstand the harsh conditions of sea travel. This particular lamp, salvaged from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships in India, exemplifies the company’s commitment to excellence and longevity, making it a sought-after relic from mid-century maritime history.
The lamp’s design reflects Osaka Tokushu's dedication to both form and function. The brass enclosure and threaded glass dome are not only built to last but also evoke a utilitarian elegance typical of naval equipment...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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
Limburg Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Iron Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass & polished brass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art Dec...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Cinema, studio, theater projector - Lita 1950s - vintage industrial
By Lita
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Antic and authentic Studio, cinema or theater projector, vintage LITA from the 1950s. It is made of gunmetal with a typical fin.
This projector has a characteristic "Obus" shape, in ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo, Rattan amd Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century Cote d'Azur style pendant fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning pendant was hand-made in Italy during the 1960s.
This gorgeous cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Flying Saucer Pendant Lantern Chandelier 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant lantern chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 5"(38cm), Diameter : 16.5"(42cm). Delivere...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Saturne Ball Murano Glass Pendant Lightning by Murano Due, Italy, 1990s
By Murano Due
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age saturne ball UFO ceiling pendant lightning lamp chandelier white opaline and yellow stripe decor Murano glass by the italian designer editor manufacture ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Lantern with Faceted Glass, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Lyrical mid-century brass lantern with faceted glass. Very intricate design with a solid hexagonal brass structure, which is partially enameled in white, and six faceted glass elemen...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage German made large brushed brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. F...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sizeable Venetian Blown Glass in Knotted Metal Frame Pendant Light (2 Available)
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, mid century made and great condition light fixture(s).
We have two of these stylish Venetian pendant lights, but we will also sell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Important Iron Outside Lanterns on Brackets
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of important outside lanterns on brackets is made of iron and sheet metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching rattan and milk glass lantern with globe ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s.
This suspension lamps is entirely handcrafted with rattan.The globe shaped lampshade h...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Milk Glass
Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 65 cm.
Total height with the chain: 100 cm.
Four E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo, Rattan and Straw Italian Chandelier, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Midcentury organic chandelier fully made in a combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven Vienna straw. This delightful piece was hand-made in Italy during the 1960s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Iridescent Murano Glass Lanterns attr to Barovier Toso, Italy ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful lanterns (2) manufactured in hand blown Murano glass attributed to the Barovier e Toso factory in Murano Italy circa 1950s.
The lantern is manufactured in an iridescent pea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Brass Ships Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
Presenting our Vintage Brass Ship's Lantern, a stunning piece that captures the spirit of American nautical heritage. Crafted from solid brass with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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 specialities in gene...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Large Art deco Style Chrome and Glass Lantern, Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Art deco Style Chrome and Glass Lantern, Hall Light
This lovely large light is has 4 flat shaped glass panels
The lantern has 3 lamps to the interior and gives a sensational ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style
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
Materials
Metal
Murano & Brass Lantern Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this exquisite Murano & Brass Lantern Light, crafted in Italy during the 1960s. This stunning hanging light fixture features a delicate white glass shade suspended from a brass chain, exuding elegance and sophistication.
The intricate design and high-quality materials make this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. Whether placed in a foyer, dining room, or living room, this vintage lantern light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wire
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
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights, Pair
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
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
Crackled glass mid-century lantern with gridded pattern, France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Cute mid-century glass lantern made in France, with a crackled effet on glass and an adorable gridded pattern painted in red.
Brushed steel finishes.
Overall good condition, light t...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Modernist 1950s Italian Red Lantern, Milk Glass & Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a red crinkle lacquered shade, a white milk glass striped lamp shade and brass hardwa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 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 83 cm H ( overall height including chain and canopy)
The lampshade excluding chain and canopy: 46 cm diameter x 27 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
Rattan, Wicker
French Black Metal and White Opaline Lantern with Brass Details, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage Maison Arlus / Lunel style lantern or ceiling light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It features a black lacquered metal lampshade, black case with ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano in the Style of Venini Round Polychrome Polyhedra Chandelier, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular 196 polychromy ranging from transparent to smoked and then to opal turquoise color. Its design is also very particular round but fl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Rare Outdoor or Garden Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three exceptional Mid-Century Modern outdoor or garden lights in a lovely combination of red, yellow, green, white and black colors. Manufactured by Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in red, yellow, green and black lacquered metal and plexiglass shades. All lamps need E27 Edison screw fit bulbs, are with original wiring, in working condition and run both on 110/230 volt.
Measurements:
Two armed lamp...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Rattan & Woven Wicker Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light
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Beautiful Mid-Century Mod...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Handmade glass shade & brass face lanterns by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, model L102/32
Located in New York, NY
Three lanterns by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd from second half of 20th century.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009), a Swedish interior and furniture designer, born in Gotland, Sweden,...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian flower chandelier.
Diameter 50 cm.
Height fixture 60 cm.
Total height 70 cm.
Five E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Green Striped Glass and Brass, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful small pendant lamp or lantern of quality glass production in Italy in the 1970s.
The glass is handmade and has regular white-green stripes and a very nice shape.
The color...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Lantern by Stilnovo, Brass and Opaline Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Brass and Opaline Glass Lantern by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Cobalt Blue Murano Bubble Glass Cage Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
A Venetian wire cage lantern of blown bubble glass in the rare color of cobalt blue. Can be used indoor or outdoor. Single standard Edison screw cap bu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Venetian Style Lantern/Grid Pendant Made In Ruby Red Glass From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lamp/lattice pendant light from the 1950s in ruby red glass. This unique vintage lamp brings both elegance and character to your home, and the deep r...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern with Filigree Details, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted wicker / rattan suspension lamp or lantern with artistic filigree work. Spain, 1960s
This rattan pendant features a lampshade structure all made in cane with...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cane, Wicker, Rattan
Large Bauhaus Opaline Glass Brass Two-Light Flush Mount, Germany, 1940-1949
By Bauhaus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Bauhaus UFO opaline glass and brass two-light flush mount manufactured in Germany circa 1940-1949. This flush mount can also be used as a pendant by adding a chain. In very g...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful old lantern or pendant lamp made of shiny crystal cut glass and full brass lamp frame.
Hand-Crafted in the 1950s-1960s in Italy.
The crystal glass is very shiny and the brass has its original dark patina from the past years.
Makes beautiful shadows to the wall and ceiling.
Equipped with original brass chain and canopy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light Millefiori Mouth Blown Glass in Frame Seguso
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful transparent glass with colorful decorations vintage Italian fixture.
If you are looking for a stylish design light to grace your home then this handmade specimen from the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Italian Modernist Wicker Bamboo Bell Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern two-tone woven wicker wire and bamboo large bell pendant chandelier / hanging light. Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers.
Measure: Diameter 52 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Midcentury Bronze Three-Lights Lantern with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage bronze lantern from the mid 20th century, with three lights and verdigris patina. Created in France during the Midcentury period, this bronze lantern features three ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan hanging Lantern in Copper and Blue Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Moroccan hanging candle lamp in star-perforated patinated copper and blue glass. It dates from the 1970s. Use it as an incense burner, a hanging urn/plante...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Spanish Rattan Flower Shaped Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Rattan Ceiling Pendant, Large Size. Spain, 1960s
This large pendant has an eye-catching flower design featuring 4 layered rattan petals joining between them as a flower...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan, Cane
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.