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Ruscha Keramik fat lava wall plate mushrooms 717/3, West Germany 1970s
By Ruscha
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Germany / 1970s / plate / Ruscha mushrooms 717/3 / ceramic / Vintage / Mid-century / Modernist
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Lava

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Barovier Toso , 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Delft, NL
stunning mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: one
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass

GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Opal Mushroom Brass Pendant Light, Chandelier 1970s, Germany
By Peill Putzler, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that provides a smooth and
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass

Pair of Rare Murano “Pink Clouds” Mushroom Lamps Art Nouveau Italy 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, CA
Stunning and rare pair of vintage Murano glass mushroom lamps, handcrafted in Italy during the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Chrome Laurel Floor Lamps with Frosted Mushroom Shades and Walnut Stems
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a walnut stems supporting frosted glass mushroom-form shades with sculptural chrome accents (base
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Chrome

Set of Two Kosta Boda Crystal Paperweights Mushroom Owl by Lindstrand, Warff
By Göran Wärff, Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
mushroom paperweight designed by Goran Warff, and one owl paperweight designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Both
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Glass

Carlo Nason Mazzega Mushroom Lampada da tavolo fungo Anni 70 Design Rarissimo
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Taranto, IT
Rarissima è stupenda lampada da tavolo a forma di fungo realizzata da Carlo Nason per Mazinga verso gli inizi degli anni 70, composta da due componenti in vetro, uno trasparente port...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass & Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970s The objects have
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Glass

Italian mid-century table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970
By Reggiani Lampadari, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in MIlano, IT
table lamps mod. Mushroom with mushroom-shaped diffuser in opal glass. The round base is in chromed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Steel

Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s
By Ecolight
Located in Lucija, SI
Mushroom shade
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

Swiss Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Large Swiss mid-century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 table lamp by Temde, 1960s. Sculptural, mushroom
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Aluminum

Pair of Amber Gold Mushroom Shaped Wall Lamps / Flush Mount Lights, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Amber Gold Mushroom Shaped Wall Lamps / Flush Mount Lights, 1960s Each fixture need 1 x
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Metal

Big Design Extra Large Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Germany - US adapter included - 3 bulbs any wattage jr.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Chrome Base Stemlite Mushroom Lamps with Original Tapio Wirkkala Bulbs
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Bill Curry stemlite lamps for Design Line. Tall chrome bases with smoked glass globes
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Murano Mushroom Table Lamps with Enclosed Silver Platelets, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp needs each 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Murano Glass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Floor Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co
By Bill Curry
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Glass Mushroom floor lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co. C1965. Lamp
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass standing or table lamp in mushroom form from the renowned manufacturer Temde
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Metal

Original Modernist Mushroom Sputnik Table Light with Opal Shade, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
light was designed and produced in the 1970s in Italy. it is made of metal and opal glass. The light has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Metal

Mushroom Design Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1960s Germany
By Peill Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom Design 3 dimensional grey glass rare pair of table lamps by Peill und Putzler, 1960s
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Barovier Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare and stunning mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom
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20th Century Space Age Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Metal

Pair of Chandelier Pendant Brass and Green and Red Metal Mushrooms, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of two chandelier pendant in metal and brass details, in the shape of two mushrooms, green and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Metal, Brass

Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra table lamp with big mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice
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20th Century Space Age Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Metal

Swedish Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
, each with a 'mushroom' shaped glass diffuser enameled in white and subdued purple. Very nice original
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Aluminum, Brass

1970s Flush Mount, Glass and Brass
By Tommaso Barbi, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Very fine 1970s glass mushroom flush mount. A sleek brass ceiling unit holds a 'mushroom' blown
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass

Per Lütken Danish Modern Opaline Art Glass Table Lamp, 1970
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique, mouthblown Danish Mid-Century Modern mushroom shaped mouth blown art glass table lamp with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Swedish Glass and Chrome Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
dates from around the 1970’s. It is of superb quality, with a gorgeous coloured glass mushroom shaped
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Chrome

Brass and Glass Mid-Century Flush Mount, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of glass mushroom table lamps was produced by Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. Each
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass

Vintage italian glass and chrome chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1970s Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with a chrome frame and mushroom shaped smoked glass lamp
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Chrome

Doria Ice Glass Table Lamp, circa 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps is similar to a mushroom. Murano glass shade with chrome aluminium button
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Jaap Ravelli, Ceramic Base Glass Shade
By Ravelli
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
minimalist white mushroom-shaped opaline glass shade, creating a harmonious contrast between vibrant texture
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Glass, Opaline Glass

Pair of Art Deco 1940s chrome table lights with floral glass shades
Located in London, GB
supporting a pair of opaque glass mushroom shades with hand painted flowers. Decorative wooden ball centre
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1940s French Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Chrome

Glass Table Lamps by Stepan Tabery for Osvetlovaci Sklo, 1970s, Set o
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Stepan Tabery
Located in Żory, PL
a mushroom-shaped white glass shade and a glossy colored base. Original wiring and inline switch
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Glass

Large Green and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Carlo Nason Mazzega 1960 s
By Mazzega, Lumenform, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
green drum shape that is supported by an inner opaline white mushroom shape glass., The lamp is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Delray Beach, FL
blown mushroom esk Murano glass defuser. The glass has a beautifully done ombré from a white base to a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Aluminum

Seguso Green Murano Glass Table Lamp With Bronze Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Seguso
Located in Atlanta, GA
effect. The blown glass body is elegantly capped by a mushroom-form glass collar and supported on a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Bronze

Fratelli Toso "Millefiore" Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy 1950 s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
. The elegant shape makes it look like a mushroom. The multi colored Murano glass gives a stunning
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
lamp mushroom shape Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960 In very good
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass, Copper and Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large mushroom shaped opaline glass ceiling lamp. The top is made from polished copper and hammered
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

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Brass, Copper

"SWIRL" Murano Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
glass in "mushroom" form. The handmade glass light is made of one piece of glass in white coloration
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Murano Glass

Hollywood Regency Style Duo Pair Brass Glass Table Lamps Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency Style vintage pair of glass brass mushroom like table lamps 1970s Italy. A
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Brass

Murano in Style of Vistosi Blown Gray Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
resembles a small mushroom; the hand-blown glass is of a soft and delicate color and will match your home
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Brass

Murano in Style of Vistosi Blown Cream Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
shape that resembles a small mushroom; the hand-blown glass is of a soft and delicate color and will
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Brass

Murano in Style of Vistosi Blown Pink Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
resembles a small mushroom; the hand-blown glass is of a soft and delicate color and will match your home
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Brass

Mazzega Murano Style Chrome banded White Glass "Lightbulb" Table Lamp, 1970 s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
blown translucent mushroom-shaped 14D White glass light bulb Shade atop a banded Chrome and ribbed Off
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Italian Glass and Chrome Wall Lights by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
1960s Italian wall lights by Oluce with mushroom shaped glass globes. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Black Metal Glass Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps by BEGA, 1960s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
BEGA 2659 black metal & glass wonderful mushroom design pair of flush mount ceiling lamps - 1960s
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Metal

1960s Tronconi Louvered Table Lamp , Italy
By Tronconi
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Enrico Tronconi table lamp made of a mushroom shaped opale glass sitting on a stainless steel
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern table lamp. A beautiful blue and green color palette with the original glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Leucos Ceiling Lamp Vetro Doublé designed by Roberto Pamio in 1962.
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Antwerp, BE
Leucos flush mount Vetro Doublé clear and white opal hand blown Murano glass mushroom lamp shade
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Glass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Porcino" Table Lamp for Azucena, 1966
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
mushroom's cap. The frosted glass softens the light for a gentle glow, while the smooth, unworked band at the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Glass

Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Space Age Looking Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
glass closed shade with an atypical mushroom shape. The glass part has an inner white colour to hide the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Space Age Looking Wall Sconces
Pair of Space Age Looking Wall Sconces
$712 Sale Price / set
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A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Utrecht, NL
his time. The large, mushroom-like mouth blown glass shades have distinctive “drops” on their surfaces
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Metal

Buccellati Modern Sterling Silver Murano Glass Mushroom Jam Pot
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Stylish figural mushroom jam pot. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Murano glass bowl; speckled reddish
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Blue Mushroom glass table lamp 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and blue decorative Scandinavian mushroom glass tablelamp from the 1970s. A mushroom shaped
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mushroom Glasses

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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Vintage Mushroom Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage mushroom glasses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage mushroom glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. Vintage mushroom glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage mushroom glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage mushroom glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Peill Putzler and Bill Curry are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Mushroom Glasses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $44,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Mushroom Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.