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.
to
130
490
261
608
139
12
Height
to
Width
to
686
278
184
167
133
131
128
127
124
124
123
123
759
218
144
100
99
98
98
58
54
49
37
36
29
27
23
22
19
3
1
607
151
5
471
78
8
25
96
83
49
13
6
511
411
299
112
106
607
362
132
85
81
759
624
660
68
16
10
10
9
Style: Mid-Century Modern
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
Beveled Glass and Brass Italian Pendant Light, Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous pendant in beveled glass and brass. This gorgeous piece was designed in the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte.
This marvelous pendant consist in a brass structure t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish pendant light with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom.
A rare and iconic "Membrana" pendant light designed by acclaimed Italian architect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire, Metal, Nickel
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Bell Shaped Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamp with bell shaped lampshade, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted rattan pendant ligh with geometric petal design.
It hangs from a chain with...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$1,802 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design.
Something really incredible this Murano chande...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of 14 Blown Clear and White Glass Lanterns, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
ITALY, 1970s
A collection of 14 blown white and clear glass lanterns, with chromed metal mounts. Each individual piece is mouth blown resulting in different alignments of the white a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Extraordinary ambra / white color for this Murano chandelier, a ambra color with a unique transparency. Its ambra and white color is really guessed for a different and original chand...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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
$1,497 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Rattan Rope Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps in rope and rattan. Spain, 1960s
This large artisan lanterns has an eye-catching design featuring a cylindrical structure made of rattan sticks wraped and detailed with jute rope. Combining Coastal style and Bohemian accents.
They hang from a chain with bamboo sticks alternating with rattan links ended by a wooden canopy. The length of the chain can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
These suspension lamps will add a fresh Mediterranean taste over a kitchen's table, dining area or bedroom at a beach or countryside house decoration.
Newly wired with an E27 bulb each.
On sale as a pair
Measurements: 42,5 cm diameter x 32 cm height (without the chain), 80 cm total height (including the chain and the canopy).
We are specialists in lighting: a curated selection of rattan and bamboo pendants is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Spanish pendant light...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Rope
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp with Marble
Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp with Marble & Chrome, Italy, 1960s
A stunning and XL vintage Italian arc lamp from the 1960s, featuring a luxurious Carrara marble base and a chrom...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
$3,328 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Esperia Italian 1960s Dandelion Pendants
By Esperia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of Italian 1960s modern chandeliers in a bronze/ antique brass finish. 13-light sources. $6500 each. 2 pairs available
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$9,800 / set
Large Pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie gilt bronze lanterns, Mid-Century Modern.
Exceptionally decorative and beautiful, each lantern has a pair of candle holders accessible through a hin...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pendant Light in Pink, Yellow and Black Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very chic double pendant light in pink, yellow and black murano glass is quiete unusual.
It features very soft and romantic colors as well as very modern design.
It would be p...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte white glass shades. Made by the famed light...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Cocoon Bell Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s in Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern bell shape cocoon pendant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$2,833 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Rope Lantern Chandelier Pendant Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Nautical style.
Lantern / Height / 15' / 8" by 8", height with the cord / 26".
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rope
Small 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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo, Rattan and Straw Italian Chandelier, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Midcentury organic chandelier fully made in a combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven Vienna straw. This delightful piece was hand-made in Italy during the 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, 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 Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Round Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century pendant fully made in bamboo curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming organic pendant was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Fran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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 be...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, 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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Hans Agne Jakobsson hurricane candle holder model no. L102/32.
The hurricane is made of solid brass with a mouth blown smoke colored gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
One of... Large Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Light Lantern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... hand blown textured glass globe and metal pendant light.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 3.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,087 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Louis Sognot Bamboo Rattan Wall Sconces with Shades, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of lovely bamboo and rattan wall sconces by Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. Bamboo wall mounted backpiece with hanging lantern shape rattan lamp shades, with fabric shades insid...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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 French Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Bag and Tent Chandelier - Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1950's Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Empire style Bag and Tent Chandelier/ Pendant Fixture unmarked Baccarat France. Rare piece and French Estate aquisition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
$2,580 Sale Price
20% Off
French Rattan Wicker Cylinder Pendant Light / Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s-1960s
A cool handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamp with wicker details to difusse the lightt.
This eye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Mid-Century Large Moroccan Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern or Swag Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lantern is swag lamp is unsigned, but originated from Morocco and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lantern is composed of brass sheeting which has been shaped and pierced with geometric designs. The bottom cap removes with two screws to change the bulb, and the cord has a click switch on it. We do have the original brass toned chain so it can be converted to a swag light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Brass Nine-Light Bouquet Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large hand blown Murano glass and gilt brass bouquet chandelier, neun arm with large drop shape globes, decorated with glass flowers, Italy, 1960s - impressive lighting effect!
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$3,775 Sale Price
36% Off
Pair, Jacques Adnet Style Medium Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces, wall lights, lantern lamps in brass, etched glass and gun metal.
In perfect working condition and each Sconce takes 1 light bulb max. 40 watts, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of German Vintage Minimalist Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large geometric glass and brass ceiling or wall flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful small hanging lamp or lantern from Venini glass production in Italy in the 1950s.
The glass is handmade and has regular white-blue stripes and a very nice shape.
The color...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
The woven wicker spherical shades of these lamps are accented by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$3,994 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern Floor Lamp by SUZUKI ANDON Signed 政和
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern or floor lamp by SUZUKI ANDON, Japan, 1980-1990. Lacquered wood three-legged stand with hand-painted silk sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silk, Wood
Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Murano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Murano glass waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Stunning Murano glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
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
Mazzega Murano Round Light Pink and White Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Extraordinary light pink and white color for this "Mazzega" Murano chandelier, a light pink and white color with a unique transparency. Its light pink and white color is really guess...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Handwoven Wicker Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamps. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamps feature a hand-woven wicker globe shaped lampshade. They...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$3,233 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern.
This suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped lampshade w...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
$2,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan squared lantern with wicker wire cannage panels. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with cannage panels and an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker sticks topped by a wood canopy.
This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a cool accent wherever you place it.
Perfect to be used in an urban appartment or country side house decoration. It provides a charming light when lit.
Newly wired.
Overall Measurements( including the chain and the canopy ) : 99 cm H x 44 cm W x 44 cm D
Measures of the lantern lampshade: 44 cm W x 44 cm D x 42 cm H ( excluding the chain and canopy)
Rattan Lantern // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Rattan Ceiling Fixture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1950s French Modern Pendant, Ribbed Glass and Brass
By Arlus, Maison Lunel
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist French pendant from the 1950s. A slightly conical ribbed glass diffuser is framed by a black lacquered structure with brass details. The glass diffuser has a white casing o...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940s Austrian brass and custard glass chandelier. The fixture has swooping arms holding wonderful blown glass custard shades with ruffled edges.
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
One of Ten Peill
Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass
Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten (rare to find in such a quantity) beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s, Crystal and Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and in perfect condition brass chandelier or pendant with twelve crystal cylinders.
Designed and manufactured in by Tyringe Konsthantverk, Sweden.
All crystal cylinders a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,139 Sale Price
49% Off
Pendant by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pendant by Arredoluce manufactured in Italy, 1950s. With large brushed satin glass diffuser, black painted steel mounts. It takes one E27 100w bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$5,716 Sale Price
31% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Round Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury bamboo and rattan Cote d'Azur style round hanging chandelier. This wonderful item was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This fantastic pendant is perfect for those who love the use of rattan to create wonderful masterpieces. It consists of a chandelier lampshade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, 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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Medium 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.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Stilnovo 1950s Brass and Green Enameled Metal Chandelier with Glass Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Italian 1950s three-arm chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. In brass and sage green enameled metal with satinated glass shades. This graceful vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,997 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
Chinese Paper Lanterns
Dark Sky Lighting
English Crystal Lantern
Fontana Style Murano Lantern
Foster Pullen
Georgian Round Lantern
Giant Lantern
Gothic Hanging Lantern
Hand Held Lanterns
Hans Agne Jakobsson L 47
Hector Finch Lighting
Horn Lantern
Indian Bell Jars
Japanese Stained Glass
Mamounia Lantern
Naval Lantern
Owl Incense
Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern