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Spanish Mid Century Wicker and Rattan Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-786 mid century Spanish wicker and rattan pendant Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb Pendant
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Blown Glass

Pair of Spanish Woven Wicker Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
handcrafted wicker and rattan pendant lights with bell shape design and Bohemian taste. They hang from chains
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Rattan Wicker Weave Cylinder Pendant Lights, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Rattan Wicker and Rattan Pendants, Two Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Set of Three Rattan Wicker Weave Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Rattan Wicker and Rattan Pendants, Set of Three Set of three Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Austrian Rattan Wicker Pendant, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful handcrafted pendant was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s to 1960s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan, Wicker

Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant, Sweden 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This rattan pendant or suspension light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cane, Wicker, Rattan

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s. This midcentury
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Chandelier Pendant in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chandelier pendant in bamboo, rattan and wicker featuring four lights. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Rattan Wicker Globe Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
suspension lamps is entirely handcrafted with rattan, bamboo and wicker. The ball shaped shade hang from a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern. This suspension
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper, Rattan, Cane, Wicker, Bamboo

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Pendant Light with Glass Diffuser
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern bamboo and wicker woven pendant lamp or chandelier features trapezoid structure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Globe Pendant Lamp, Wicker, Rattan Eye-catching handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Spanish Hand Woven Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Midcentury French Riviera Round Pendant in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely round pendant in bamboo and rattan with Vienna straw wicker shade. This gorgeous French
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Rattan and Wicker Wire Ball Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modernist woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. Rare find
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire, Brass

Italian Wicker Wire and Rattan Pendant Hanging Light 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1789 Beautiful MCM Wover wicker and pendant lamp lantern Italy 1950's Rewired takes one 100 watt
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Italy, 1960s. The lamp can be adjusted up to 45cm height. Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan

Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan pagoda shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Midcentury Pendant Chandelier in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Sognot, France 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
rattan bamboo and hand-woven wicker. Louis Sognot probably designed this extraordinary pendant in France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

1960s Italian Rattan Bamboo Wicker Pendant Suspension Hanging Light
Located in Carimate, Como
Eyecatching Italian 1960s handcrafted rattan pendant light with circular design. This suspension
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Spanish Botanical Rattan Wicker Pendant, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful handcrafted pendant was designed and manufactured in Spain in the 1950s to 1960s. It
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Linen, Rattan

Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Spanish Modern Rattan & Wicker Wire Trapezoid Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Woven Cannage and Rattan Pendant Lamp / Chandelier. Spain, 1960s This beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Midcentury Rattan and Wicker Chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful handcrafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain in rattan. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Rattan Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant / chandelier patinated in black, France, 1960s. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan / wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Paper, Rattan

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Rattan Wicker Weave Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern rattan and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern. This eye-catching
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Pair of Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lights Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Lights / Chandeliers, Set of Two
Located in Barcelona, ES
diameter x 32 cm H ____ *Spanish Bamboo and Braided Rattan / Wicker Palm Pendant Hanging Lamp. Beautiful
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Pair of Spanish Rattan & Wicker Wire Trapezoid Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan trapezoid shaped pendants / chandeliers
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy The lamp can be
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Wicker And Rattan Chandelier Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century wicker and rattan chandelier, Italian design 1960s E27 lamp, intact and in good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy The lamp can be adjusted up to
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Midcenturyt Wicker Weave Bamboo Rattan Pendant or Bell Lantern, France, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely bamboo and rattan bell shaped pendant by Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. This suspension
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Pendent, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pendant rattan and wicker chandelier in the French Riviera style. This incredible
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cane, Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

1960s Italian Gilt Brass Rattan Bamboo Wicker Pendant Suspension Hanging Light
Located in Carimate, Como
Eyecatching Italian 1960s handcrafted rattan pendant light with circular design. This suspension
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Chandelier, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pendant rattan and wicker chandelier in the French Riviera style. This incredible piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Rattan, Straw, Wicker

Organic Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Natural organic woven wicker and bamboo large globe pendant hanging light 1950s.The beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cotton, Rattan

Midcentury Chandelier "Lantern" in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful handcrafted chandelier "lantern" in rattan and wicker with chain in rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Chandelier Lantern Rattan Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier lantern in the shape of a pagoda in rattan and wicker. Made in Italy in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Italy, 1960s. The lamp can be adjusted up to 50cm height. Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Italy, 1960s. The lamp can be adjusted up to 50cm height. Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Italian Modern Wicker Wire Rattan Pendant Hanging Lights with Glass Accent, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamps / lanterns with textured glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Midcentury French Riviera Chapel Rattan and Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous rattan and wicker pendant chandelier in French Riviera style. This incredible piece was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

French Riviera Rattan, Parchment and Wicker Chandelier, Sognot, France, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century French Riviera style pendant fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Parchment Paper

Midcentury French Riviera Hand-Crafted Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Hand-Crafted Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Lantern Chandelier Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier pendant lantern shaped in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

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Wicker And Rattan Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wicker and rattan pendant for your home. Each wicker and rattan pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and wicker. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wicker and rattan pendant, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A wicker and rattan pendant made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wicker and rattan pendant over the years, but those crafted by Mario Lopez Torres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wicker And Rattan Pendant?

A wicker and rattan pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,207, while the lowest priced sells for $564 and the highest can go for as much as $6,945.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Wicker And Rattan Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, resin wicker is not the same as rattan. Rattan is a natural vine that can be woven into wicker to produce baskets, furniture and other pieces. Resin wicker is a synthetic material often used to construct outdoor furniture due to its weather resistant properties. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rattan pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There is no clear-cut answer to the question of what's better when it comes to rattan or wicker. In terms of strength, rattan generally comes out on top. However, the craftsmanship will also impact how long a rattan or wicker piece will last. Some people prefer rattan because it has a more natural appearance, but others prize the more uniform look of woven wicker. Also, rattan furniture tends to be pricier than wicker. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 5, 2024
    No, rattan isn't better than wicker — they're not interchangeable terms. The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials. Wicker and rattan tend to get a bit of a bad rap, but they can actually mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.

    Find vintage rattan chairs, dressers, stools and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wicker is the finished woven product that can be made of either rattan or bamboo. Bamboo is an incredibly solid grass that is difficult to bend while rattan is a vine that’s much easier to manipulate. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between rattan and wicker is that rattan is the material whereas wicker is the type of weave. Therefore, a wicker weave can be made using rattan, along with other materials. Shop a collection of wicker and rattan furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Whether wicker or rattan is better for outdoor furniture depends on whether you're referring to natural or synthetic wicker. Both natural wicker and rattan can become damaged when exposed to the elements. However, experts state that synthetic rattan may be slightly more durable than natural wicker. Synthetic or all-weather wicker made of resin is weather-resistant, so this type of wicker may outlast both natural rattan and wicker. Explore a wide range of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.