Chandelier Cocon by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
German chandelier Cocon manufactured in the sixties by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Vintage 1960s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chandelier Cocon by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
German chandelier Cocon manufactured in the sixties by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
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Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Lugo, IT
Pendant lamp Attributed to Friedel Wauer or Flos Cocoon material Excellent conditions Thank you
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Lamp Friedel Wauer of Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon , 1970s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Delft, NL
Lamp Friedel Wauer of Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon , 1970s
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Cocoon Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Cocoon Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Cocoon lamp, design by Friedel Wauer, Germany, and manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 196...
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"Cocoon" Midcentury Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
"Cocoon" Midcentury Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s Beautiful, cool and rare German "Cocoon" chandelier pendant light.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer ...
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer ...
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top.
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Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Flush Mount Friedel Wauer Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century cocoon ceiling lamp by German manufacturer Goldkant, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp is mounted directly to the ceiling or wall.
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Set of 2 Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamps by Friedel Wauer, Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century cocoon pendant lights from goldkant after a design by friedel wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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German Mid-Century Cocoon Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 38 cm (14.96 in.) x H 32 cm (12.60 in.).
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German Mid-Century Cocoon Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This chandelier was made during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 38 cm (14.96 in.) x H 32 cm (12.60 in.).
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Mid-Century Modern German Orsa Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, designed by Friedel Wauer in the 1960s. Shown here in a rare version.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. This is a very rare form.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Wall Lamp Sconce Friedel Wauer Goldkant Leuchten
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century modern Cocoon wall lamp by German manufacturer Goldkant, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp has a simple spindle shape.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Nybro Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. This is a very rare version.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. Here in a very rare version that I have never seen before.
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Wave Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 40 cm (15.75 in.) x H 38 cm (15.35 in.).
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Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century cocoon pendant light from goldkant after a design by friedel wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design with a characteristic umbrella pattern.
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Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Flush Mount Friedel Wauer Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century cocoon ceiling lamp with a characteristic pattern by German manufacturer Goldkant, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp consists of a flat c...
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Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design.
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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4-piece Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A pendant lamp that can be used as a floor lamp.
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Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Losange shaped cocoon lamp designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany. The lamp is made of a unique polymer sprayed on to a metal frame, to give a cocoon effect.
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Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s. The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light.
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Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4 cocoon pendant lamp from goldkant glow according to the design of friedel wauer from the 1960s. A pendant lamp that can be used like a standing lamp.
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Lovely cocoon ceiling light by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely cocoon ceiling light by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT, 1960s Germany Fully functional.
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Mid-Century "Cocoon" Pendant Light by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-Century "Cocoon" Pendant Light by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Gorgeous German "Cocoon" pendant light.
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Set of 2 Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamps by Friedel Wauer, Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century cocoon pendant lamps by goldkant based on a design by friedel wauer from the 60s. a minimalist design with a characteristic shade pattern.
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Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany...
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Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany...
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Cocoon resin. Large Brutalist pendant light by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Friedel Wauer
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large Space Age and Brutalist style pendant lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
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Mid-Century Modern German Alunda Cocoon Floor Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century modern Cocoon floor lamp by Goldkant Leuchten with a distinctive shade pattern. The drum-shaped lampshade is mounted on a slender metal shaft and can be adjusted in...
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German Midcentury Pair of "Cocoon" Table Lamps by Friedel for Goldkant, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. "Goldkant Leuchten" company was founded right after World War II in ...
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Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made Friedel Wauer in Germany in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has a design similar to the lightings made by Achille Castiglioni.
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower adjustable Chandelier by Goldkant, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Adjustable height up to 120 cm.
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Wavy Chandelier by Goldkant, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. The body dimension is D 42 cm (19.54 in.) x H 23 cm (9.06 in.).
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Mid-Century German "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 36 cm (14.17 in.) x H 28 cm (11.12 in.).
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. The body dimension is D 40 cm (15.75 in.) x H 27 cm (10.63 in.).The...
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Mid-Century German "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 40 cm (15.75 in.) x H 34 cm (13.39 in.).
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Original "Goldkant Leuchten" sticker label from 60s shows on the lamp.
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Mid-Century German "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Original "Goldkant Leuchten" sticker label from 70s shows on the la...
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Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in KUTNO, PL
This patented process was designed by Friedel Wauer and imitates the “self-twisting” of silkworm cocoons.
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Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Friedel Wauer and manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
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Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s.
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 36 cm (14.17 in.) x H 28 cm (11.02 in.).
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Amazing Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Designed probably by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed latex material and metal, the pendant lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb.
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very beautiful mid century modern cocoon PENDANT LIGHT 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Mannheim, DE
Unmarked, but likely manufactured by Goldkant-Leuchten Friedel Wauer. It features a large "Cocoon" shade made of synthetic material with a lovely fibrous texture that creates an inte...
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H 18.51 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage pendant lamp by Friedel Wauer for Cocoon Leuchten International, 1960
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Beautiful pendant lamp Cocoon from the 1950-60s by Friedel Wauer for Cocoon Leuchten International. Original edition in good condition.
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H 6.7 in Dm 18.12 in
Cocoon Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Cocoon Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Cocoon lamp, design by Friedel Wauer, Germany, and manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 196...
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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Cocoon pendant light by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant leuchten, 1960
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. (H30 cm xw35 cm) "Goldkant Leuchten" company was founded right afte...
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H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Flower Shape Cocoon Wall Lamps by Friedel Wauer, 1960s, Germany
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of rare cocoon wall lamps by Friedel Wauer made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp shade is made of cocoon and has a beautiful shape.
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Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cocoon pendant lamp. Design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
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Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cocoon pendant lamp, organic form. Design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
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H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Set of three Flower Shape Cocoon Wall Lamps by Friedel Wauer, 1960s, Germany
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Set of three rare cocoon wall lamps by Friedel Wauer made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp shade is made of cocoon and has a beautiful shape.
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H 31 in Dm 55 in
21.6 Inches Space Age Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Space Age Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Immerse yourself in the enchanting space age with this spherical chandelier, a radiant masterpiece by Fri...
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H 55.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pendant 'Çocoon' Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Lauchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in amstelveen, NL
This remarkable suspension diffuses a sublime light and brings a warm atmosphere to your interior (which today gives rise to this reference to the expression "cocooning") The technic...
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Oblong Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cocoon pendant lamp. Design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
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Tall Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Tall Cocoon pendant lamp in a kind of Diabolo form. Design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
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H 13.39 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Cocoon pendent lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant - Germany - 1960
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in The Hague, NL
A fine example of Mid-Century European design, showcasing Friedel Wauer’s distinctive approach to form and material.
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H 5.52 in Dm 22.05 in
Large Cocoon Flush ceiling light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cocoon lamp, design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s. The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light.
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H 26.38 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in Resin Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in Resin Germany , 1960s Dimensions: 67cm Height , 23cm Diameter Condition: Good Material: resin, plastic
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H 5.52 in Dm 21.66 in
Friedel Wauer Cocoon star flush mount wall ceiling light Goldkant Leuchten 1960
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Zevenaar, NL
The ‘cocoon’ technology has been developed by the German Friedel Wauer, who discovered a mechanical way to cover a steel mesh by imitating the "self-coiling" of the silkworm.
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H 14.97 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid century cocoon lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century cocoon lamp. Designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant leuchten. The shade was made by a spray fiberglass process where an elastic fiberglass like material is sprayed on a m...
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Cocoon Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Cocoon Ceiling Lamp, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s, is a significant example of lighting design from that era.
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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Spherical Spiral Cocoon Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 60s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This exquisite and rare spherical Cocoon ceiling lamp, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in the 1960s, epitomizes mid-century modern lighting design from Germany.
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H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Cocoon Sconces by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in München, BY
Designed probably by Friedel Wauer für Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
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Cocoon Lamp 1960s, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in APELDOORN, NL
Beautifully sculpted cocoon lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, dating from the 1960s. This ceiling lamp features a distinctive, organic shape and emits a warm, softly diffused light. Diamete...
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Floor Lamp by Friedel Wauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tri-leg lamp with streched plastic over wire grid frame
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Cocoon Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Cocoon Ceiling Lamp, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s, is a significant example of lighting design from that era.
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Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Cocoon Ceiling Lamp, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s, is a significant example of lighting design from that era.
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Mid-Century German Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp by Friedel Wauer, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Goldkant Cocoon Tripod floor lamp with characteristic umbrella pattern. The slim cocoon luminaire screen is worn by an inner frame that merges into a three -leggedi...
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H 47.25 in Dm 14.18 in
German Mid-Century Pair of "Cocoon" Chandeliers by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
These Chandeliers were designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. The body dimension is D 36 cm (14.17 in.) x H 32 cm (12.60 in.).
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German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 36 cm (14.17 in.) x H 32 cm (12.60 in.).
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H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Milano, IT
Among the various cocoon ceiling lamps in our collection, these two spherical ones, attributed to Friedel Wauer and manufactured in Germany, are truly exceptional.
Resin
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H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 1.97 in
Sculptural Cocoon Light – Mid-Century Goldkant Wall & Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wa
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful large cocoon-shaped ceiling or wall lamp from the mid-20th century by the German manufacturer Goldkant, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. This very specia...
Resin
Cocoon Ufo Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Debrecen, HU
Discover this rare German Mid-Century "Cocoon" UFO chandelier designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten in the 1960s.
Metal
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H 54.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Cocoon floor lamp very rare -Achille Castiglioni style- 1960's Germany
By Achille Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in The Hague, NL
The lamp is probably made in Germany and definitely inspired by famous Mid Century designers Friedel Wauer and Achille Castiglioni. This Mid Century lamp fits perfectly into the cu...
Resin, Wood
Large space age cocoon pendant, Germany 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Generally these are attributed to Goldkant and often referred to as in the style of the cocoon pendants by Friedel Wauer and Achille Castiglioni for Flos. The stretched resin is with...
Resin
Cocoon tripod floor lamp - Goldkant Leuchten - 70's
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in The Hague, NL
It's in a very good condition, both chrome and lampshade. Designer Friedel Wauer, was a pioneering German lampshade manufacturer and designer, widely recognized as the "grandfather o...
Chrome
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H 11.82 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
By Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Nelson, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The ‘cocoon’ technology has been developed by the german Friedel Wauer, who discovered a mechanical way to cover a steel mesh by imitating the "self-coiling" of the silkworm.
Steel
Cocoon Lamp with Fringes, 45 cm Diameter, Vintage 1970s Germany
By Charlotte Wawer, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hannover, DE
It uniquely combines the designs of Hans-Agne Jacobsen and Friedel Wauer, both of whom are from Scandinavia.
Resin, Textile
1960's Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
This rare and extravagant 1960s cocoon pendant light is in very good condition and given its age shows very little sings of use. The Coccon has a body diameter of about 56 cm and he...
Metal
Drop Shaped Cocoon Pendant Light, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
This beautiful drop shaped cream cocoon pendant light is in excellent condition and was made by Goldkant, Germany some time in the 1960s. Well proportioned and giving a beautiful di...
Metal
Large Cocoon Lamp Goldkant Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 60s
By Flos, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cork, IE
This rare and unusually shaped 1960s large cocoon pendant light is in very good condition and given its age only shows very little sings of use. The cocoon has a body diameter of ab...
Metal
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H 5.91 in Dm 22.05 in
Space Age UFO Cocoon Lamp by Goldkant (Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos)
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Friedel Wauer
Located in Cork, IE
This rare and unusually shaped 1960s cocoon pendant light is in very good condition and given its age only shows very little sings of use. The cocoon has a body diameter of about 56...
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Light by Friedel Wauer, 1960
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful cocoon pendant light by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, with elastic, fibrous polymer shade over a geometric white enameled steel frame, wired for US standard...
Metal
Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, circa 1960
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Spectacular GOLDKANT ‘Cocoon’ pendant lamp by Friedel Wauer – Germany, circa 1960. Similar models where initially designed by the Castiglioni brothers.
Metal
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H 9.85 in Dm 19.69 in
Cocoon chandelier designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Milano, IT
Cocoon chandelier attributed to Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1970s This exquisitely elegant cocoon chandelier attributed to Friedel Wauer for the Goldkant Leuchten i...
Resin
1960's German Cocoon Pendant Lamp - Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century 1960's German Cocoon Pendant Lamp designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany. Synthetic Lampshade Measurements: Diameter: 45 Height: 30 cm In Excellent vin...
Synthetic
Huge Coccon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Huge Coccon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in good condition. This Coccon lamp can be installed as a ceiling light or a wall light; its impressive size of 60cm makes it id...
Brass
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H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Cocoon chandelier designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Milano, IT
Crafted during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for the renowned Goldkant Leuchten company.
Resin
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H 5.52 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Cocoon Flush ceiling light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cocoon lamp, design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
Steel
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H 11.82 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern German Velate Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The Cocoon material provides diffused, atmospheric light.
Metal
Cocoon Large Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Resin
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H 11.03 in Dm 17.72 in
Cocoon Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Flower design Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Resin
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H 6.25 in Dm 26 in
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in G...
Metal, Brass
Large Cocoon Pendant Ceiling Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Gemany, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s.
Metal
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H 4.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Huge Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon three-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in ...
Metal
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon flush mount or pendant light designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s, in the style of Achille Cas...
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully Cocoon pendant light, by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany. Comes fout of the Achille Castiglioni Era.
Metal
Cocoon resin. Brutalist style table lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist style table lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Luchten, Germany, 1970s.
Metal
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H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
Large Cocoon ceiling light by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable. Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries. It ...
Metal
$4,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in
Hans Weiss King Bed Headboard with Nightstands, Walnut & Brass, 1960
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upper West Side apartment...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent first edition large Gatto cocoon table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The lamps are signed inside....
Metal
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...
Plastic
$3,027
H 21.66 in Dm 37.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Large 12-Head Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 12-Head Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 12x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable ...
Brass
$2,250
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.5 in
Donald Deskey Art Deco Mirror circa 1930s Documented in Deskey Book
By Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco Mirror, designed by Donald Deskey, American, circa 1930s. This design is documented on page of the Donald Deskey book. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for ...
Metal, Chrome
$2,072 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$9,896
H 18.9 in Dm 27.56 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s
By Flos
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, highly decorative and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Flos, Italy, 1960s. Executed in sprayed plas...
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V fo...
Resin
Casa Table Light - round
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA TABLE LIGHT (round), designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natur...
Ceramic, Clay
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Fiberglass, Canvas
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.