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Mid-Century Modern Laurel "Mushroom" Table Lamp in Frosted White Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Laurel "Mushroom" Table Lamp in Frosted White Milk Glass

Mid-Century Modern Laurel "Mushroom" Table Lamp in Frosted White Milk Glass

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Laurel "Mushroom" Table Lamp. Blown opaque white glass forms a unique sculptural "Mushroom" shape. One piece glass construction with cord and switch. Measures 13" ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Mid Century Mushroom Lamp
Mid Century Mushroom Lamp

Mid Century Mushroom Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian porcelain table lamp with interior light. Measurements: Height: 18" Diameter: 14"

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century Mushroom table lamp. The small lamp consists of one foot made of metal and a ring -shaped diffuser hood made of translucent plastic.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Vistosi, 1950s Italy
Mid-Century Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Vistosi, 1950s Italy

Mid-Century Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Vistosi, 1950s Italy

By Luciano Vistosi

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century Hand Blown Murano White Glass "Mushroom" Lamp decorated with a brown and doubl orange stripe (att; VISTOSI)

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The pair of beautiful Murano mushroom lamps made in Italy in the 1970s. The beauty of the classic swirl glass makes these lamps a pleasure to look at. The elegantly shaped base carri...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern period mushroom-shaped ivory color alabaster lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Large mushroom-shaped table lamp, handcrafted by the Murano Masters, made of Murano glass "Incamiciato", white and transparent multi-layered glass.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy
Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A captivating example of 1970s Italian lighting design, this vintage mushroom table lamp is attributed to Venini and showcases the impeccable artistry of Murano glasswork.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s
Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s

Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s

By Vistosi

Located in Lucija, SI

Large Murano glass mushroom table lamp made by Vistosi. Made in Italy in the 70s. In ecxellent condition. Requires 1 edison E14 bulb.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mushroom Italian lamp in Murano glass, 1960s. Good condition considering the age the white glass is still very beautiful and the light the come out is nice and gentle not invasive at...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s, Pair

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Murano glass mushroom lamps were produced by the Murano masters in the 1970s. The lamps are made from a single blown glass and the black base is covered in 24 carat gold...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp was made by Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp was made by Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom shaped table lamp, Italy 1970s
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom shaped table lamp, Italy 1970s

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom shaped table lamp, Italy 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern table lamp done in white Murano glass with colorful glass details. It features 2 lights, one inside the base of the lamp a...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian mid-century table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970
Italian mid-century table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970

Italian mid-century table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970

By Reggiani Lampadari, Goffredo Reggiani

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970s Pair of table lamps mod.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Giant Vetri Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp – Made in Italy 1970s
Mid Century Giant Vetri Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp – Made in Italy 1970s

Mid Century Giant Vetri Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp – Made in Italy 1970s

Located in Nienstädt, DE

Mid Century Giant Vetri Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Made in Italy 1970s Extra-large mushroom table lamp Original Vetri Murano Rare version with a swirl pattern Height: 40 cm...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp

Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp

By Murano 5

Located in London, GB

Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp. Marked 'vetro eseguito da maestri di murano - Made in Italy' & 'Vetri Murano'.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s
Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s

Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass & Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass & Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass & Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass & Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970s The objects have a purist look, the glass body is slightly overdrawn and has air bubbles all ov...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1970s Italian Glass Mushroom Lamp
1970s Italian Glass Mushroom Lamp

1970s Italian Glass Mushroom Lamp

Located in New York, NY

1970s modern art-glass Italian table lamp. Newly rewired and ready to use.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Italian "Mushroom" Table Lamp
1970s Italian "Mushroom" Table Lamp

1970s Italian "Mushroom" Table Lamp

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and polished - good original condition with minor signs of use - 2x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible

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Mid-20th Century Italian Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Bamboo Mushroom Bedside Lamp 1960s
Italian Bamboo Mushroom Bedside Lamp 1960s

Italian Bamboo Mushroom Bedside Lamp 1960s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Italian bamboo mushroom bedside lamp 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo

Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian mushroom table lamp from the 1970s, made with a single softly shaped opaline glass body.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Pair of White Frosted Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel
Pair of White Frosted Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel

Pair of White Frosted Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great pair of Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency Italian frosted glass table lamps by Laurel. Each lamp has a light in the shade as well as the base. Very elegant and attractive ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

1970s Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy
1970s Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy

1970s Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and rewired - good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Laurel Mid-Century Modern Murano Mushroom One Piece Lamp & Shade
Laurel Mid-Century Modern Murano Mushroom One Piece Lamp & Shade

Laurel Mid-Century Modern Murano Mushroom One Piece Lamp & Shade

By Laurel

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous one piece mushroom lamp base with shade. Has a lamp socket in the base as well as the shade with a separate switch for either. Frosted glass emits a warm pleasant glow when ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass, Milk Glass

Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Vistosi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Table bedside or desk mushroom lamp in blown orange bubble Murano glass. Artisanal work Italian design attributed to Vistosi. In the mood of Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini, Ton...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Italian Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy 80s
Italian Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy 80s

Italian Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

Italian modern white Murano glass Mushroom table or night lamp. Made in Italy in the 70s. In very good vintage condition, working perfectly. Dimensions: h 26cm d 24cm

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Murano Vetri Large Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy, 1970s
Murano Vetri Large Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy, 1970s

Murano Vetri Large Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy, 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Large Mushroom Murano glass table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The beauty of the classic Murano glass makes this lamp a pleasure to look at. It has one light bulb in the base. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large White Murano Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Large White Murano Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Large White Murano Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Huge magnificent swirl Murano glass table lamp Mushroom made in Italy in the 1970s. The elegance of the classic murano glass makes this lamp a pleasure to look at. It has one light b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s
Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s

Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Classic of Italian design — Mushroom table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in the 1990s. Original vintage handcrafted light from Italy. The lamp is in very good ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Mushroom Table Lamp in Chrome, Italy 1970's
Mushroom Table Lamp in Chrome, Italy 1970's

Mushroom Table Lamp in Chrome, Italy 1970's

By Guzzini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice table lamp, fabricated in Italy in the 70's. It is made in the manner of Guzzini. The elegant shape makes it look like a mushroom. The shiny chrome base gives a very nice ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps Italy 1960s
Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps Italy 1960s

Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps Italy 1960s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming pair of Murano glass mushroom table lamps was designed and hand blown in Murano Italy in the 1960s. Their shape reminds to the famous Lesbo table lamp by Angelo Mangiar...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Special Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi Italy
Special Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi Italy

Special Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi Italy

By Vistosi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing a unique table lamp by Vistosi, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and design. This striking piece features a grey glass bottom and a white glass top that, when combine...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Aquamarine Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s — Cenedese
Italian Murano Glass Aquamarine Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s — Cenedese

Italian Murano Glass Aquamarine Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s — Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Made in Italy, this striking table lamp features a distinctive mushroom silhouette—known in Italian design history as the Porcino form—composed of a broad, smoothly curved mushroom s...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Mushroom Table Lamp in Light Blue Metal and Opaline Glass 1960s
Mid Century Mushroom Table Lamp in Light Blue Metal and Opaline Glass 1960s

Mid Century Mushroom Table Lamp in Light Blue Metal and Opaline Glass 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mushroom table lamp in light blue metal and opaline glass. Fiesole, Florence, Italy, 1970s. This is a large mushroom table lamp in opaline glass and baby blue from Italy. Made somew...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970s Vintage Italian Chrome Mushroom Desk / Table Lamp
1970s Vintage Italian Chrome Mushroom Desk / Table Lamp

1970s Vintage Italian Chrome Mushroom Desk / Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and well made vintage chrome table / desk lamp. This was recently imported from Italy, it dates from the 1970s. The quality is excellent, this has a beautiful desig...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps , Italy 80s
Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps , Italy 80s

Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps , Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of nice Murano glass mushrooms table lamps Made in Italy in the late 70s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Italian modernist brass dome mushroom table lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Italian modernist brass dome mushroom table lamp, 1960s

Midcentury Italian modernist brass dome mushroom table lamp, 1960s

Located in Zaandam, NL

Solid brass table lamp, Italian, circa 1960s. A restrained modernist piece with a generous hemispheric dome shade topped by a slender brass finial. The base and tapered stem employ s...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Multicolor, 1970s — Cenedese
Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Multicolor, 1970s — Cenedese

Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Multicolor, 1970s — Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Murano glass sculptural mushroom table lamp (lampada fungo) crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases dynamic Space Age and Postmodern lighting design by Cenedese.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Italian Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Murano Glass Italian Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp, 1970s

Midcentury Murano Glass Italian Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mushroom-shaped table lamp in white Murano glass, the lamp was designed in Italy in the 1970s. The lamp is made of a beautiful single piece of curved Murano white art-gla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Classic Swirl Murano Table Lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s
Large Classic Swirl Murano Table Lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s

Large Classic Swirl Murano Table Lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Huge magnificent swirl Murano glass table lamp Mushroom made in Italy in the 1970s. The beauty of the classic swirl glass makes this lamp a pleasure to look at. It has three light bu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

XL Mushroom Table Lamp, Blue Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
XL Mushroom Table Lamp, Blue Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

XL Mushroom Table Lamp, Blue Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

Located in Berlin, BE

Exceptionally beautiful and large original vintage Murano glass mushroom lamp from Italy. Large version with 38 cm / 13 inch. Diameter: 33 cm / 15 inch Very well preserved. ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair Murano Mushroom Table Lamps by Vistosi, Italy 70s
Pair Murano Mushroom Table Lamps by Vistosi, Italy 70s

Pair Murano Mushroom Table Lamps by Vistosi, Italy 70s

By Vistosi

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of Mid Century Murano glass table or nightstands lamps made in Italy in the 70s Made by Vistosi

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair Harvey  Guzzini  Elpis  Mushroom Table lamps  1970s Italy
Pair Harvey  Guzzini  Elpis  Mushroom Table lamps  1970s Italy

Pair Harvey Guzzini Elpis Mushroom Table lamps 1970s Italy

By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful set of iconic mushroom table lamps by Harvey Guzzini . model " Elpis " 1960s/70s Italy . Very good condition . signed . Original Black Bakelite switch . Large E27 bulb nee...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, Yellow Mushroom, 1980s — Cenedese
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, Yellow Mushroom, 1980s — Cenedese

Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, Yellow Mushroom, 1980s — Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Murano glass iconic mushroom table lamp (lampada fungo) crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases streamlined Space Age and Postmodern lighting design, made and signed b...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Classic of Italian design — Mushroom swirl table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in the 1970s. Original vintage handcrafted light from Italy. The lamp is in very g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Vintage White Murano Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Vintage White Murano Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Vintage White Murano Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Paolo Venini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Venini

Located in Malmö, SE

Vintage White Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp. Made in Murano, Italy, 1970s. Good original condition, but with a crack underneath Light source: E14 screw bulb (E12 screw bulbs fit ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian XL Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos, 1970s
Italian XL Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos, 1970s

Italian XL Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos, 1970s

By Leucos

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

Produced by Leucos, a brand renowned for its innovative use of glass, this table lamp remains a timeless representation of Italian mid-century modern design, blending artistry with e...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

White murano table lamps Mushroom Italy 1970s Set of 2
White murano table lamps Mushroom Italy 1970s Set of 2

White murano table lamps Mushroom Italy 1970s Set of 2

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Behold this exquisite pair of Murano mushroom lamps, crafted with precision in Italy during the vibrant 1970s. Each lamp is a testament to the timeless allure of swirl glass, casting...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Classic of Italian design — Mushroom swirl table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in the 1970s. Original vintage handcrafted light from Italy. The lamp has the orig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Marble Mushroom Form Table Lamp
Marble Mushroom Form Table Lamp

Marble Mushroom Form Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chic Modernist mushroom form table lamp, constructed of a removable marble dome on marble pedestal. This example is in excellent, original, clean and working condition, free of dama...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Marble

Italian Murano Glass Orange Mushroom Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1970s
Italian Murano Glass Orange Mushroom Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1970s

Italian Murano Glass Orange Mushroom Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1970s

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Ideal as a captivating standalone focal statement or styled within high-end Space Age and mid-century modern interiors, this Italian creation unites centuries of Venetian lagoon furn...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Mushroom Lamps. Italy
Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Mushroom Lamps. Italy

Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Mushroom Lamps. Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of Murano glass and brass mushroom table or bedside lamps. Contemporary work, small Italian design production from an artisanal workshop. In the mood of Aldo Carlo Nason for Maz...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos Murano Glass White and Black
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos Murano Glass White and Black

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos Murano Glass White and Black

By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in Vigonza, Padua

An icon of Italian design in the 1970s : the mushroom big table lamp , by Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Leucos, made in Venice Murano lattimo glass white and black. Measures in ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Murano Opaline Light Pink Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Murano Opaline Light Pink Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Murano Opaline Light Pink Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

A charming Italian Murano mushroom table lamp, hand-blown in the 1970s from luminous opaline art glass with delicate spiral ribbons of an incredibly soft blush pink. Depending on the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1980s

By F. Fabbian

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful Mushroom table Lamp in murano glass by F. Fabbian. Made in Italy in the 1980s. It still retains its original makers tag. It uses 1 bulbs.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

EXQUISITE PAiR OF ANTIQUE MURANO MILLEFIORI ITALIAN GLASS MUSHROOM TABLE LAMPS
EXQUISITE PAiR OF ANTIQUE MURANO MILLEFIORI ITALIAN GLASS MUSHROOM TABLE LAMPS

EXQUISITE PAiR OF ANTIQUE MURANO MILLEFIORI ITALIAN GLASS MUSHROOM TABLE LAMPS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

When illuminated, the domed shades glow beautifully from within, bringing the reds, blues, greens, yellows and whites of the millefiori decoration dramatically to life. The mushroo...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

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Mushroom Table Lamp with Murano Glass Italy
Mushroom Table Lamp with Murano Glass Italy

Mushroom Table Lamp with Murano Glass Italy

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H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Mushroom Table Lamp with Murano Glass Italy

Located in Lisbon, IT

Mushroom table lamp with Murano glass Italy. White top illuminates. Ceramic dark blue/black base.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Mushroom Shaped
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Mushroom Shaped

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Mushroom Shaped

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of Murano glass table lamps. Orange base with glass mushroom form shades and a chrome plated metal frame. In very good vintage condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Italian Mushroom Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani 1960s
Italian Mushroom Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani 1960s

Italian Mushroom Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani 1960s

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Italian Mushroom Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani 1960s

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in BAARLO, LI

Italian 1960s table lamp by Goffredo Reggiani. The cobalt blue lamp is made of metal and has a standard E27 socket with an on/off switch. It's a cheerful piece and a rarity from this...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Martinelli Luce White "Mushroom" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Martinelli Luce White "Mushroom" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

Martinelli Luce White "Mushroom" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

By Martinelli Luce

Located in Richmond, VA

A large Martinelli Luce table lamp made in Italy in the form of a mushroom. The dome shade is opaque white plastic and the base incorporates a three socket fixture with a round on/of...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Guzzini Chrome-Plated Mushroom Lamp
Guzzini Chrome-Plated Mushroom Lamp

Guzzini Chrome-Plated Mushroom Lamp

Unavailable

H 24.81 in Dm 13 in

Guzzini Chrome-Plated Mushroom Lamp

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Stockport, GB

Harvey Guzzini chrome-plated mushroom lamp with a white acrylic shade, circa 1970s. With the original Guzzini sticker attached to the shade. The lamp has a chrome-plated top, centre ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Gino Vistoso Murano Glass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Gino Vistoso Murano Glass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Gino Vistoso Murano Glass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

White and transparent Murano glass table lamp by Gino Vistosi With original wiring. All our lights are checked and tested. Because of the lower voltage standard in the USA (110v...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mushroom Desk Lamp for Vetri Murano
Mushroom Desk Lamp for Vetri Murano

Mushroom Desk Lamp for Vetri Murano

Unavailable

H 10.24 in Dm 9.45 in

Mushroom Desk Lamp for Vetri Murano

By Vetri

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Cream swirled Murano glass lamp in mushroom form by Vetri.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Funfetti Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp
Funfetti Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp

Funfetti Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp

Unavailable

H 15 in Dm 11 in

Funfetti Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Fanciful art glass lamps in the form of mushrooms were made in the islands of Murano, Italy during the 1960s. This one features a rare polychrome confetti pattern. A few important n...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano White Glass Mushroom Shape Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1980s
Italian Murano White Glass Mushroom Shape Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1980s

Italian Murano White Glass Mushroom Shape Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Carpi, Modena

Rare table lamp made entirely of Murano glass by Cenedese company. The electrical system is original and functional.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of MidCentury Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps for Vetri Italy 1960
Pair of MidCentury Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps for Vetri Italy 1960

Pair of MidCentury Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps for Vetri Italy 1960

By Vetri

Located in Escalona, Toledo

Set of two hand-blown Murano glass table lamps for Vetri, Italy, in the 1960s. This pair of fluted white mushroom lamps in the shape of a swirl and with a brass base, is in an excel...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Fungo Mushroom Lamp Fungo by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano, Italy in 1956
Fungo Mushroom Lamp Fungo by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano, Italy in 1956

Fungo Mushroom Lamp Fungo by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano, Italy in 1956

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL

Rare brown beige Fungo Mushroom lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini & Co on the island of Murano, Italy in 1956.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair
Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair

Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair

By Murano 5

Located in Chicago, IL

Fantastic pair of swirl glass mushroom shaped lamps by Vetri Murano. Shallow glass shades with inset brass capped finials connects to glass base via metal light housing. Three bulbs ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Gino Vistosi Mushroom-Shaped Murano Glass Table Lamp
Gino Vistosi Mushroom-Shaped Murano Glass Table Lamp

Gino Vistosi Mushroom-Shaped Murano Glass Table Lamp

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mushroom-form table lamp in opaque white Murano glass. Illuminated by a single standard-base bulb; switch on the cord, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Italian Glass Mushroom Shades, circa 1970 Wired as Custom Lamps
Pair of Vintage Italian Glass Mushroom Shades, circa 1970 Wired as Custom Lamps

Pair of Vintage Italian Glass Mushroom Shades, circa 1970 Wired as Custom Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click “Follow Dealer” button below and see them first! A pair of vintage Italian blown crackle glass mush...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Lucite

Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani
Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani

Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani

Unavailable

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani

By Reggiani

Located in Palermo, Italia

Mushroom-shaped table lamp with diffuser in opal glass and chrome steel base.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani
Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani

Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani

Unavailable

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

Table Lamp in the Shape of Mushroom Reggiani

By Reggiani

Located in Palermo, Italia

Mushroom-shaped table lamp with diffuser in opal glass and chrome steel base.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gino Vistosi Style Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp
Gino Vistosi Style Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp

Gino Vistosi Style Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp

By Gino Vistosi, Vetri

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Fanciful art glass lamps in the form of mushrooms were made in the islands of Murano, Italy during the 1960s. We have several of these, in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes. (...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp by Gino Vistosi
Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp by Gino Vistosi

Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp by Gino Vistosi

Unavailable

H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in

Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp by Gino Vistosi

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Gino Vistosi's fanciful lamps made in the islands of Murano, Italy during the 1960s are hard to find. This marvelous example features a design of milk and clear handblown glass. (Al...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mushroom Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s
Mushroom Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s

Mushroom Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s

By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

Designer - Elio Martinelli Producer - Martinelli Luce Model - Mushroom Table Lamp Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 50 cm x depth 50 cm x height 50 cm Materials - Metal,...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Mushroom Lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1960s
Large Midcentury Mushroom Lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1960s

Large Midcentury Mushroom Lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1960s

By Paolo Venini

Located in Palermo, Italia

A "Fungo" table lamp by Paolo Venini, Italians 1960s. The proposed table lamp was designed in 1960. The lamp is made in the technique coated with amber and white glass by Venini, one...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi with Clear Glass Swirl, Midcentury
Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi with Clear Glass Swirl, Midcentury

Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi with Clear Glass Swirl, Midcentury

By Murano 5

Located in Madison, WI

Murano mushroom table lamp by Gino Vistosi with clear glass swirl. Midcentury. Mounted on acrylic base with European in-line switch. Professionally wired with UL-approved components....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic

Large Murano Striated or Striped White Glass Mushroom Lamp or Light
Large Murano Striated or Striped White Glass Mushroom Lamp or Light

Large Murano Striated or Striped White Glass Mushroom Lamp or Light

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This large glowing glass swirl lamp has subtle striations of white on white. The lovely shape and glowing warmth given from the lamp are a sure delight. In wonderful condition with n...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano 1970s Mushroom Swirled Art Glass XL Size Four-Light Table Lamp
Murano 1970s Mushroom Swirled Art Glass XL Size Four-Light Table Lamp

Murano 1970s Mushroom Swirled Art Glass XL Size Four-Light Table Lamp

Located in Caprino Veronese, VR

A fine Italian 1970s XL size swirled mushroom Murano glass table lamp, in very good condition. This exceptional lamp consists of a conical shaped lampshade and a base, both made of g...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Stilnovo Italian Mid -Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling lamp
Stilnovo Italian Mid -Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling lamp

Stilnovo Italian Mid -Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling lamp

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Italian Mid- Century Modern Stilnovo mushroom ceiling lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Plastic

1960s Murano Mushroom Art Glass two-light large Table Lamp with Spiral Pattern
1960s Murano Mushroom Art Glass two-light large Table Lamp with Spiral Pattern

1960s Murano Mushroom Art Glass two-light large Table Lamp with Spiral Pattern

Located in Caprino Veronese, VR

A fine and rare Italian hand blown Murano Mushroom glass table lamp from the 1960s. The light consists of an ivory lacquered metal base and an elegant hand-blown cased glass with ton...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 2
Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 2

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 2

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes a E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/Canadian size also fits (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 3
Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 3

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 3

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes a E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/Canadian size also fits (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mushroom Shaped Pendant Lamp - Elio Martinelli
Mushroom Shaped Pendant Lamp - Elio Martinelli

Mushroom Shaped Pendant Lamp - Elio Martinelli

Unavailable

H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in

Mushroom Shaped Pendant Lamp - Elio Martinelli

By Elio Martinelli

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A mushroom-shaped white lacquered metal and frosted glass pendant designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luci in the 60-ties. The lamp remains in original condition with a lovely...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tall Italian Murano Mushroom Lamp
Mid-Century Tall Italian Murano Mushroom Lamp

Mid-Century Tall Italian Murano Mushroom Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Tall Italian handblown Murano mushroom table lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi
Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi

Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi

By Vistosi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Mid-Century mushroom Murano glass table lamp by Vistosi.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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Italian Midcentury Mushroom Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian midcentury mushroom lamp for your home. Each Italian midcentury mushroom lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 223 variations of the antique or vintage Italian midcentury mushroom lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian midcentury mushroom lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Italian midcentury mushroom lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian midcentury mushroom lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gino Vistosi, Vetri and Murano produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Midcentury Mushroom Lamp?

The average selling price for an Italian midcentury mushroom lamp at 1stDibs is $1,288, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $8,600 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.