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
Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist 'UFO' chandelier by Lumi Milano, 1950s. Two satin glass diffusers with a brushed aluminum ring between them. Stem and finials are made of nickele...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
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...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Danish Mega Design Table Lamps / Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
These two Danish table lanterns from the 1970's have brass frames with gold-toned lids.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Mazzega Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Large Mid-Century tulip Murano glass three-light chandelier design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Composed of twelve textured thick hand blown clear glass petals connec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Minimal Chandelier Lantern Italian Design 1950s Midcentury Brass White Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal chandelier lantern Italian design 1950s midcentury brass white glass
Only glass cm.53 x 12.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lantern Italian Design Brass White Murano Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury pendant lantern Italian design brass white Murano Stilnovo
Measures: Only glass height cm.2, diameter cm.18
1 light bulb E27 max 100...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Style 1940s Glass and Brass Two-Light Lantern
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A stylish 1940s Italian two-light lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa with two glass panels decorated with vine leaves, brass frame and pale-green lacquered aluminum lamp holders c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s.
This piece is fanta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Italian Design Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Glass and Brass 1950s Lantern
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design ceiling lamp stilnovo glass and brass 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Sputnik Pink Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1980. A Classic Sputnik from the middle of the century.
Made of a large central sph...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage 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...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades. France, 1960s
These large lanterns have an...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Murano "Graniglia" Round Gold Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 1980
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 gold-colore...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully sculptural Italian pendant light from the 1970s in the style of the Italian lighting company Vistosi. The hand blown glass shade is clear with a light blue/grey tint. I...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Large Stilnovo Dual Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist chandelier by Stilnovo from 1950s. Two very large (45cm/18″) tapered satin glass diffusers are suspended by a minimal polished brass structure. Original brass and cera...
Category
1950s Italian 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
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
Christophe Pillet Suspension Lamp 'Niwa' Beige Grey by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Niwa' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017. Suspension lamp giving diffused light. Lacquered aluminium structure, transparent blown-glass diffuser. Manufactured by ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
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
Suspension en verre de Murano par Noti Massari pour Leucos, 1970
By Noti Massari
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Abat-jour multicolore en verre de Murano des années 1970, conçu par Noti Massari pour Leucos, Italie.
La lampe est suspendue au plafond par un câble d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Modern Pendant, 1960s, Textured Glass and Gilt Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine French modernist ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Maison Arlus. Minimalist gilt brass hardware with a thick and heavily t...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass MidCentury Chandeliers, 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 chandeliers come f...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron, Metal
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
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lights with Colorful Murrine, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two glass pendant lamps made in Italy, in the 1970s.
The colorful funny pendants are made of white Murano glass with colorful Murr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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 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, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
24" 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: 24".
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner in Sculptural Cut Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artisan vintage handcrafted Chinese tall lantern candle holder incense burner sculptural cut brass
Made in lead and brass, mounted on a wood base. Comes...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Lead
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
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
Lantern Brass Glod Lighting from the Mid 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This original 20th century is perfect for lighting in an entrance, hall, covered porch or anywhere in the house.
It is in perfect condition,
Six glass faces
Measures: 66cm x 23cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Midcentury Chandeliers, 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 chandeliers come...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa Style Lantern Italian Lamp Brass Bent Glass 1950
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Great Italian Midcentury solid patinated brass lantern or pendant lamp possibly made by Fontana Arte attribution and designed by Pietro Chiesa ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern Pair of Ceiling Lamps Murano Mazzega Design 1970 White Transparent Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern pair of ceiling lamps Murano Mazzega design 1970s white transparent glass.
1 light bulb E27 max 80 watt each.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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
Stan Bitters Ball Lamp in Spray Metal, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
This ball lamp in spray metal is handmade by Stan Bitters. Warm light soaks through the different openings.
One Model A / E27 Bulb 40 watts.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should b...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan conical ceiling suspension lamps. Spain, 1960s
These rattan lanterns have an eye-catching design featuring a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Italian Vintage Lantern in Crystal Cut Glass and Brass, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pendant lamp or lantern made of beautifully cut glass and brass details.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Perfect for a small room, bathroom or an entryway.
The cut glass is m...
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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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
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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