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
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natura Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Small 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 Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Metal Pendant Light with Cubical Design Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and perfect design, Italian Murano Glass chandelier.
This probably unique and truly geometrical, five-light pendant is entirely made of shiny chrome metal and it comes with al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Unmatching Pair of Rattan Bamboo Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of rattan pendants with conical lampshades with unmatching design. Italy, 1960s.
These suspension lamps or lanterns feature con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Minimal Chandelier Lantern Italian Design 1950s Midcentury Brass White Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal chandelier lantern Italian design 1950s midcentury brass white glass
Only glass cm.53 x 12.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Large 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.
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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
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
One of ... Mid Century Vintage Glass and Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... gorgeous blown white matte glass, metal and brass pendant light.
Italy, 1960s
Body: Height 12 in, diameter 5.1 in
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Lantern Pair of Ceiling Lamps Murano Mazzega Design 1970 White Transparent Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern pair of ceiling lamps Murano Mazzega design 1970s white transparent glass.
1 light bulb E27 max 80 watt each.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Large Mid-Century tulip Murano glass three-light chandelier design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Composed of twelve textured thick hand blown clear glass petals connec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Chrome
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Italian ceiling light from the 1950-1960s. A large satin glass diffuser with a blue lacquered 'Saturn' shade suspended by brass hardware. Good original condition with partially ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Brass, Aluminum
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable pendant lantern features a hexagonal brass and metal frame. Six faces and 12 cl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Brass
1960s Conical Rattan Pendant Hanging Light Franco Albini Style, Spiral Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy.
Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina.
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) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
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Brass
Pair of English Mid-Century Three-Light Nickel Finish Hall Lanterns with Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage English metal lanterns from the mid 20th century, with nickel finish, three lights and glass body. Created in England during the third quarter of the 20th century, this pair of hall...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Metal, Nickel
Midcentury French Riviera Chapel Rattan and Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous rattan and wicker pendant chandelier in French Riviera style. This incredible piece was realized in Italy during the 1960s.
This unique pendant features a gorgeous shad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable pendant lantern features a hexagonal brass and metal frame. Six faces and 12 cl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large White 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Set of 2 Vintage 1960's Candle Lit Lanterns
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 2 1960's Vintage Candle Lit Lanterns. Decorative and useful.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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 Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Ceramic
Venini Cascade Hand Blown Murano Glass Six-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A 1960s Venini cascading chandelier with three-tier hand blown milk and clear Murano glass spirals pendants, chrome mounted. Perfect vintage condition a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, 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 Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Spherical Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury bamboo and rattan spherical chandelier in Cote d'Azur style. This wonderful item was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This gorgeous pendant features a spherical shape made by a spiral of curved rattan and an elegant rattan chain. The beautiful original E27 light socket is made in brass and white ceramic.
This chandelier is perfect for a midcentury living room or a kitchen with a French maritime...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lantern Brass Glod Lighting from the Mid 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This original 20th century is perfect for lighting in an entrance, hall, covered porch or anywhere in the house.
It is in perfect condition,
Six glass faces
Measures: 66cm x 23cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Style Brass & Carved Glass Lantern, 1950s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Italian designer lantern made of brass and hand-carved, smoked glass, proving high-quality craftsmanship. Excellent original condition with a lovely patina. Three E14 Ediso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Jean Perzel, Lantern in Brass and Glass, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Perzel, lantern in brass and glass, circa 1960
Dimensions of the lantern 40 x 30 cm
Dimensions with the chain 65 x 30 cm
metal needs to be polished
the glass is transparent and ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged 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
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes 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 Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Gold & White Hollywood Regency Flower Chandelier, c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Flower Hollywood regency chandelier. Original white and go...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Zero Quattro-Fontana Arte Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Zero Quattro-Fontana Arte frosted glass chandelier.
Chic Italian Mid-Century Modern sandblasted chiselled glass lantern style chandelier...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Lantern Italian Design round White Glass Brass 1950 Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian lantern Italian design round white glass brass 1950s Stilnovo.
1 Light Bulb E27 Max 100 Watt.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Chandelier, Brass and Opaline Glass Sciolari Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Italian brass chandelier. Sciolari style
Round tulips and opal glass
With 3 lights.
Ideal lamps to illuminate a space, room, living room, bedroom or entrance.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan bell shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details, France, 1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a bamboo bell shaped shade wi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes 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 Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Italian Vintage Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful glass and nickel Snowball chandelier.
Italy, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 10
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Round Midcentury Italian Design Lantern Green Gold Brass Glass White
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round midcentury Italian design lantern green gold brass glass white.
1 light bulb E27 max 100 watt.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes 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 Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
1950's Italian Etched Starburst Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Ornate brass frame lantern chandelier with five etched starburst glass panels, and three candelabra sockets, .Made in .Italy, c. 1950's-60's
One brass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Glazed Terracotta Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
A groovy mid-20th century American terracotta lantern with the best green and yellow splatter glaze, a cylindrical raw silk shade, and a chunky wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Terracotta
Kalmar Vienna Brass Lantern Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A unusual and beautiful modernist lantern / pendant Light, manufactured by Kalmar Vienna in the early 1950s. An uncommon piece, its frame is made of black iron, it has a satined crac...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
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
1950s Glass and Brass Lantern Attributed to Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stylish lantern consist of a brass frame with cut crystal glass, hanging from a thick square glass plate. Great feature!
Manufactured, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Suspension Chandelier with Three Hand Blown Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stilnovo suspension chandelier with three globes in amber hand blown glass, brass and enameled metal structure, Italy, 1960s.
It takes ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Brass Lantern or Pendant, 1940s
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 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.