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
Italian Mid-Century Lantern Murano Glass Brass Parts Gold 1950s Venini Style
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-century lantern Murano glass brass parts Gold 1950s Venini style.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Forget and Ribbed Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and ribbed glass pendant lamp
Materials: Ribbed glass globe lampshade. Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Brass ornamental nuts, screws and parts. Brass chai...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Sheet Metal, Brass
Banded Amber Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Custom Italian Purple Crystal Gold and Gray Smoked Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bespoke contemporary Venetian pendant/chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of glass elements with flowing natural forms: crystal sphere worked with bubbles in the glass, ivory cream glass round ball, a hand-cut jewel like crystal rock glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Hans Agne Jakobsson hurricane candle holder model no. L102/32.
The hurricane is made of solid brass with a mouth blown smoke colored gla...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Italian Acrylic and Teak Pendants, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of large Italian pendants from the 1960s. The body is composed of three triangular-shaped acrylic sheets joined together by te...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Jacques Adnet Style Largest Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces, wall lights, lantern lamps in brass, etched glass and gun metal, this is the largest size, measures 31 inches height.
In perfect working condit...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light in Copper Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midentury leafed pendant lamp / lantern in metal coppered.
This pendant features a leafed sunburst shaped lampshade in coppered iron with two size of leaves. Each leave has an engra...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Pendant in Brass and Opaline Textural Murano Glass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pendant lamp or lantern made of brass base and shiny opaline Murano glass.
Made in Italy during the 1970s.
This gorgeous glass lantern is very difficult to photograph and d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Seguso Style Murano Green Bubbles Blown Lantern Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one-light. Rare green Murano blown glass. Great craftsmanship. Re-wired and ready to hang with appropriate certified UL US socket. Rare shape. Free priority UPS shipping from...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Rope Lantern Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Lantern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Measures: 20 inches height, diameter / 7.3 inches.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rope
1950's Old Florida Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens.
There are two switches on lamp, one to illuminate shade, and another to illuminat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Lantern or Pendant Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A beautiful Italian mid-century lantern or pendant lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, brass, 8mm thick crystals, 1 light E27 format, with great executive quality, the brass seem...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Venini Original Pink and Ice Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Chrome frame in very good original condition.
Available ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Leather and Brass Miners Lamp Attributed to Hermes, France 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Attributed to Hermes, leather and brass miners lamp. France 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Lantern in Brass and Clear Murano Glass Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Lantern in brass and clear Murano glass Mid-century 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Rounded Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century style round hanging chandelier in bamboo, Rattan and Cote d'Azur. This wonderful object was produced in Italy in the 1960s.
This amazing design is perfect for anyone who loves using rattan to create beautiful masterpieces.
This chandelier is perfect for a mid-century living room or kitchen with a French maritime...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Rattan Bell Pendant or Hanging Light in Black Patina, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Spanish rattan and bamboo bell shaped pendant hanging light finished in black patina, Spain, 1960s
This cool handcrafted rattan ceiling lamp / pendant hanging light has ge...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Light Fitting from Veca C1970
By VECA
Located in Trensacq, FR
Veca glass pendant light, Mid-Century Italy, C1970
Iconic Mid-century ceiling light from Italian lighting manufacturer Veca.
Sixteen alternating, smoked black and transparent glass, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Gold & White Hollywood Regency Flower Chandelier, c 1950
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
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
Rare & Original Midcentury Glass & Brass Pendant Light w. Geometric Graphic 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish Mid-Century Modern lantern or ceiling lamp for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom.
This all handcrafted, practical size and beautiful looking ceiling lamp is another one of our recent great finds. The beautiful overal design is what first catches your attention and immediately after you will enjoy the perfectly spray painted, geometrical patterns in their unique golden colors. The circular design combined with the colors and the brass chain make this light an absolute gem to behold and you could not wish for it to be in better condition. These colors and materials combined with its beautiful patina will blend in perfectly with all kinds of midcentury and modern interiors alike. This light fixture too is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well and it will take a bulb of up to 60 watts and thanks to the hook inside the brass canopy, mounting this light to your ceiling can be done in a matter of minutes.
If you like the quality and beauty of this semi-antique hallway...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
"Maison Baguès", Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal, 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Maison Baguès", three large and elegant lanterns in gold and silver metal, crystal pendants, circa 1950
The price is for 1 lantern
3 lanterns are avail...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Bamboo Pendant, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A nice exagonal shaped bamboo and wood pendant with hanging cord. In very good conditions with only few signs of time. Height with the cord: Maximum 76 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cord, Wood
Round Lantern in Murano Glass and Burnished Brass Italy 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round lantern in Murano glass and burnished brass Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Round Lantern Italian Design Murano Glass Brass Gold Structure 1950s Venini
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and classy this Italian lantern of about 1950s, made with a Murano glass bubble in mesh and the structure in brushed brass and has been polished.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Murano Amber Glass Ovoid Pendant
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern pendant in the manner of Fontana Arte in Italy, circa 1960. It features a cylindrical body with a contracting conical top threaded with chain that co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
1 of 5 Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of five stunning elegant and large scale vintage mid-century vintage wall lights, lamps or sconces made of polished brass with original curved and cut glass scroll shape...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "L2" by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1908)
A light sculptural column, original shade in washi & structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, G...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Rare German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown white matte glass and chrome pendant.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Glass/glass D 12.5 in, H 9.5 in
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
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.
The fantastic design is perfect for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Mid Century Suspension Lamp Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent mid-century pendant lamp from Italy, with brass, etched and decorated glass, and three E14 bulbs. This is an incredibly elegant and refined design, and the brass and gl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano chandelier.
Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano glass chandelier.
This unusual Murano glass chandelier, lantern or pendant has ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian Art nouveau style Murano glass and brass chandelier.
The light requires 12 single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible.
Measures:
Diameter 64...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Faceted Glass & Brass Mid Century Pendant in the Style of G. Ulrich
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large lantern pendant lamp produced in Italy between the 1940s and 1950s.
Its design is reminiscent of similar products made by well-known desig...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Ivory p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble textured clear(white) glass and brass pendant light.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lamp Chandelier Sciolari Style Brass Opaline Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Round tulips opal glass with 4 lights.
Midcentury Italian brass chandelier. Sciolari style
Ideal lamps to illuminate a space, room, living room, bedroom or entrance.
Italian...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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 red lacquered 'Saturn' shade suspended by brass hardware. Good original condition with partially h...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 2 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of large vintage mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, these gorgeous la...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Venetian lantern in blown glass perfectly and symmetrically in the golden wrought iron structure.
This exceptional piece was designed in Italy in the 1940s.
This chandelier is incredible for the accuracy in the decoration of the iron structure and for the exclusive Murano glass body, and it seems to be bound by the iron structure. The piece is in excellent vintage condition and the glass is very smooth.
An iconic pendant light...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini, Italy 1950's
A blown clear glass lantern with delicate woven spiral patterns in colored Zanfirico glass; nickeled mounts
Measures: 12 diameter x 38 height ( Height can be a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Rattan Wicker Globe Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching rattan lantern with globe or ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s.
This suspension lamps is entirely handcrafted with rattan, bamboo and wicker. The ball shaped sha...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Spanish Modern Rattan & Wicker Wire Trapezoid Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Woven Cannage and Rattan Pendant Lamp / Chandelier. Spain, 1960s
This beautiful suspension lamp features a trapezoid rattan structure with wicker wire panels. It h...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Set of Three Elegant Wall Lights Attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Classy and sophisticated set of three wall lights attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni. These lights have a sinuous arm and a decorated base holder made of brass. The lighting element is nestled in the brass structure and holds an elegant opaline-white glass ball.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Midcentury Blown Glass White, Green and Violet Italian Lanterns, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Precious pair of Murano blown glass lanterns, its colors are unique ranging from gold to white through green and then violet. They are very elegant and refined objects, they can be placed in several places in the house, for example by hanging them from top to bottom above the two bedside tables, or to give life to a long corridor.
The lanterns are composed of a large golden yellow sphere, which contains the light bulb, surmounted by a green saucer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Etched Glass Pendant by Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large glass and brass pendant (model 12723) designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1958. The oversize blown and frosted glass diffuser has three large ideograms acid-etched onto it and is suspended by a minimalist brass structure with a fabric tassel...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Banded Stone Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass by Siemon & Salazar - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Murano Round Art Glass Salmon Pink Italian Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass; note the workmanship of the beautiful dove-colored plate. Refinement and style as it is in the style of Murano, one-of-a-kind p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Gilt Metal Pendant Lamp with Leaves for Hans Kögl, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous Italian pendant lamp made of gilt metal leaves in the 1960s/1970s.
Produced for Hans Kögl.
Made in the shape of a flower, the empty spaces in-between the leaves...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Forget and Ribbed Glass whit wooden Details Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and ribbed glass pendant lamp
Materials: Ribbed glass globe lampshade. Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Brass ornamental nuts, screws and parts. and canopy....
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
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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