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 legendary 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.
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
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
Murano Style Hand Blown Caged Smoked Glass Hanging Hall Lantern Mid-20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Murano style
Hand blown caged
Smoked glass
Hanging hall lantern
Mid-20th century.
Height including the chain and canopy :
approx.-20"- inches. (51 cm)
Lantern only :
ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Wicker Wire Rattan Pendant Hanging Lights with Glass Accent, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamps / lanterns with textured glass rhombus, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
The woven wicker conic shades of these lamps are accen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Large 1970s Danish Stoneware Pendant in White Glaze Manufactured Axella
Located in København K, 84
Rare and large perforated stoneware pendant in white glaze by ceramist Aksel Larsen for Axella in the 1970s. Hanging in a patinated metal chain and have a stoneware ceiling cup. The lamp is in a very good condition. No chips or scratches just a beautiful, elegant and collectible large stoneware lamp.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Stoneware
Medium 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 Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Midcentury Blown Smoked Glass Italian Lanterns, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Precious Murano blown glass lanterns, its colors are unique ranging from smoked color to black through red one. It is very elegant and refined objects, it can be placed in several pl...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic and exciting Murano chandelier, with an entirely innovative and very elegant design. Design of a rose.
The Murano chandelier is composed of a metal structure and a serie...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Blue Swedish Glass Lantern, 1950
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Royal blue Swedish glass lantern, 1950
Downward light, Sweden, 1950s.
Brass stem with brass canopy, the shade is a Royal blue oval glass.
Rewired for the U.S.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large 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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Qu' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp provides the perfect solution to your evolving outdoor luminary needs. Designed to go anywhere, the lamp's body is executed in durable die-cast aluminum which is expertly fitted to the amber-colored glass. The result is a highly refined IP44-rated lamp with a light cast outward all directions. Optional mounting accessories include hooks or silicone based rope to further expand display possibilities. Coupled with two internal lithium ion batteries, the 'Qu' is capable of providing up to 20 hours of portable light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Large 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 Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Gold and Smoked Color Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Particular and very original lantern in brass and Murano glass, unique design enriched by a particular glass with "grit" processing.
The chandelier / lantern has a round brass struc...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Simple but original Murano glass and brass chandelier, elegant and unique design.
The chandelier is composed of a brass structure, with three "J" shaped brass rods; at the end of th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small 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 Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Rattan Dome Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mushroom shaped rattan pencil reed pendant or suspension light with brass accents, Italy, 1960s.
The design of this pendant is reminiscent of the F...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Gold for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in gold for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
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
Glashütte Limburg Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant by Glashütte Limburg during Helena Tyrell Era, 1960s
In excellent condition and in full working order having recently been re-wired
Measures: Lamp total height 22.83 in...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Yellow for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in yellow for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in White for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in white for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass and Brass White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very particular Murano chandelier with a truly original and one-of-a-kind design.
The chandelier is made up of two large cylinder-shaped glasses which are approximately 40 cm (16 in...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Small 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 Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Large 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.
Building on thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, ID44.DE has quickl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Mayen Wire Lamp Lantern 1951 MoMA Good Design Cabinmodern Rustic Basket Noguchi
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in as-found condition, and fully functional. A rare Paul Mayen design, wicker wrapped soft fiberglass lantern cylinder, in rocking wire cradle. This lamp was distributed by Nardin + Radoczy of NYC, and selected for the Fall 1951 MoMA Good Design...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
3 Fine French Hanging Bronze and "Craquelé" Glass Lanterns by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a satin gilded finish bronze frame that hold a crazed glass shade.
Dimensions:
2 same : 32 1/2" (with chain) Diameter: 19 1/4"
1 Smaller and different: H: 28 4/8" (with ch...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Sage for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in sage for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, ID44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini.
Our stunning Murano midcentury Murano chandelier is att...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Chain Link Chandeliers
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chain link chandeliers.
Stunning rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandeliers, Murano glass pendants or Murano glass lanterns comprised of unusual interlocking hexagonal chain links of slightly frosted glass on a chrome structures. This designer Murano glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Post Lanterns, a Pair, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1920-1930
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish post lanterns, origin: Sweden, circa 1920 -1930.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
One of a Pair of Limburg Mid-Century 'Iron' Glass & Brass Pendant Lights Lamps
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of stunning Limburg Glashütte "iron" rings bell pendant lamps, lights or lanterns with polished brass hardware. Minimal, geometric and simply shaped large hanging ceiling light fixture made in Germany, circa 1965. The textured bubble glass bulges slightly inwards of its black "Iron" coated rings keeping the lamp's simple and minimalistic form whilst helping to contribute to the lights pleasing bell shape - classic Mid-Century Modern vintage lighting...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid wall lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1950s for the Italian manufacturer Azucena.
The wall sconce has a beautiful and shiny gilded brass stem, which is attach...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Colored Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Italian wrought iron lantern with colored glass 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed 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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Kalmar 'Flower' Petal Mazzega White Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (61.5cm in diameter) vintage midcentury clear and. white bubble glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual lantern style hanging fixture characterized by open work butterfly wings resulting in a pierced, netlike fringe which decorates the top and bottom circumference of this cy...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Limburg Pair of Art Deco Style 'Iron' Glass & Brass Geometric Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Limburg beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass and brass Mid-Century pendant lights. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier material: Brass gilded, other surfaces on request, handcut crystal-prisms,
total drop as required
All components according to the UL regulations, with an add...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano Art Glass Round Light Pink Color Italian Mid-Century Chandeliers, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic Venetian light pink color for a Cascade of Murano leaves. A striking color for this chandelier.
All in Murano art glass with light pink leave...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Limburg 1 of 3 1970s Vintage "Iron" Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights or Lamps
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte one of a set of three of "iron" rings bell pendant lamps / lights / lanterns with polished brass hardware. Minimal, geometric and simply shaped small hanging ceilin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lattimo Large Droplet Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Round Green Lantern Italian Design Murano Glass Brass Parts Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round green lantern Italian design murano glass brass parts Venini 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Le Klint Honeycomb Chandelier
By Le Klint
Located in Redding, CT
Le Klint Honeycomb Chandelier. Original vintage condition. in white. Geometric designs with amazing light refractions. Perfect for that mid centur...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Hand-Crafted Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, mid century made and great condition light fixture.
This stylish Venetian pendant is in excellent condition and the transparent glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the geometrically circular metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The size and shape of this wonderful work of Italian lighting art make it perfect for an entrance, kitchen, landing, etc. The wonderful presence and the bright light it radiates bring class and elegance into your home like no modern day light fixture ever could. What makes this fine specimen extra special are the evenly bulging circular patterns. They reminded us of the circular patterns that are temporarily left behind on a person's skin after being treated with the traditional Chinese jar cupping therapy. Mind you, thanks to the chain, you can easily change the height to one that is perfect for you and this pendant is also rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage the world over.
Again great value for money. Especially since our price for this stylish art glass pendant includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days.
Current height x diameter: 31.5 x 12.5 inches.
Height of this mouth blown pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1940s Swedish 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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of pink color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces cre...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include L'Aviva Home, Glashütte Limburg, Venini, and Siemon & Salazar. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $50,300 while the average work can sell for $2,247.
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