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Emil Stejnar Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Pendant Light, Gold Brass Glass, 1970
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
. This beautiful light fixture is made of a 24-carat gold plated / gilt / gild brass frame which is
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Diamond Cat Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1970’s Cute Little cat pendant, reversible with
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Diamond Cat Pendant
Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Diamond Cat Pendant
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W 0.45 in L 1.07 in
Venini pendant light, tubular murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful Venini pendant light produced in Italy in the 70s. Tubular glass and gold metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Platinum & 18ct white gold diamond pendant in the Art Deco Egyptian Revival style dated circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace, circa 1970
Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace, circa 1970
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H 1.93 in W 0.75 in D 0.12 in
Murano Gold and Trasparent Ceiling Light, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant ceiling lamp with Murano glass. Accommodates two E27 screw-in bulbs, European standards. Measurements: 52 cm diameter Height 15 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian 1970 Studio Kinetic Pendant Brooch In 18 Kt Gold With 9.74 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
back in the 1970. This enigmatic artist-studio geometric pendant has been carefully crafted in solid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Chandelier Kalmar Corina Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive Hollywood regency ice glass chandelier or pendant light model 'Corina' no. 3970 by
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

1970's Gold Wire Two-Mast Sailboat Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sailboat pendant. In 14k gold. Depicting a two-mast tall ship or
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

1970's Gold Wire Two-Mast Sailboat Pendant for a Necklace
1970's Gold Wire Two-Mast Sailboat Pendant for a Necklace
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H 0.95 in W 1.11 in D 0.16 in
Banci Firenze Gold Globe Triple Pendant Light
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautifully decorative and very rare, gold leaf gilt Banci Firenze triple pendant light, in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Banci Firenze Gold Globe Triple Pendant Light
Banci Firenze Gold Globe Triple Pendant Light
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Big Elegant Ceiling Light VeArt Design 1970 Brass Gold
By VeArt
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big elegant ceiling light Veart Design 1970 brass gold.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Gaetano Sciolari Gold Plated & Glass Eight-Light Chandelier Italy 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Gaetano Sciolari gold-plated eight-light chandelier with Glass prisms made in Italy in the 1970. US
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Plate

Murano Gold Ceiling Light Flower by Barovier & Toso, 1970
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant ceiling lamp with Murano glass made by Barovier e Toso. Accommodates tree E27 screw-in bulbs, European standards. Measurements: 60 cm diameter Height 20 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Heart Locket Pendant with Tiny Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Heart Pendant 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1977 Makers Mark I J L The Cutest
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Palwa Chandelier or Pendant Light, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, 1970
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning 24-karat gold-plated brass Hollywood Regency chandelier or pendant light by Palwa (Palme
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Gilt Pendant Light with Cut Glass, Italy, 1970
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful gilt brass hanging light fixture with five lights in the style of Lobmeyr, Palwa or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold

Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
chain is as elegant as the pendant itself, with fine links that catch the light and add an extra shimmer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
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W 2.29 in L 1.38 in
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors "Neptune" Glass Pendant Light, c. 1970's
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen in such pristine condition, the gorgeous Space Age-inspired "Neptune" pendant light by
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Smoked Glass

1970's Carved Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Vintage Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent light to dark green in color - sen in milgrain bezel with pierced radial surround Flanked by
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano gold Ice Frost Leaves brass Structure, Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves gold glass and ice frost Murano oversized around 30 cm with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Floral Gold Pendant Flush Mount Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano hand blown floral or flower glass flush mount ceiling light, with a brass metal fittings and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Mazzega pendant with large leaves glass Murano with gilt gold structure. The Design and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Swiss Heart Pendant Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Swiss Heart Pendant in Yellow Gold with Diamonds is a breathtaking and meticulously crafted
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Heart Pendant Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Swiss Heart Pendant Yellow Gold with Diamonds
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W 0.83 in L 1.03 in
Vintage Diamonds Heart Pendant 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage Diamonds Heart Pendant in 18kt Yellow Gold exudes timeless elegance and romantic charm
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamonds Heart Pendant 18kt Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamonds Heart Pendant 18kt Yellow Gold
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W 0.71 in L 0.95 in
mid century PENDANT LIGHT murano pulegoso glass gold dust brass 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful 1970s pendant light. The shade is made of Murano pulegoso (foam)glass with melted in gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1 of the 6 Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
playfully with a brass colored lamp holder, perfect for a special light bulb such as a gold crown light bulb
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

RAAK Pendants Fontaine Jaillissante by Betrand Balas, 1970
By RAAK, Bertrand Balas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
brown painted shade and gold anodized inside for a nice reflection of the light. Give very nice warm
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

French 18 karat White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The French 18 karat White Gold Pendant with Diamonds is a sophisticated and timeless piece of
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 18 karat White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
French 18 karat White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.71 in D 0.36 in L 0.95 in
HRD Certified Daisy Pendant Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The HRD Certified Daisy Pendant in Yellow Gold is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted with
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Murano Glass and Bronze Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and bronze pendant light chandelier. Measures: Diameter 52 cm. Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost Leaves Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves glass Murano oversized around 30 cm with GILT GOLD
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Antique 1870s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Magnificent 1.60ct Morganite & Diamond Flower Shaped Pendant in 9K 9ct Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of superb flower design & elegant openwork motif, this vintage 1970's pendant is centering a
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Vintage 1970s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

White Stone, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Star-Shaped Retro Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
14k white gold structure with decorations of diamonds. The origin of this pendant dates back to the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 18 karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The "French 18 karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds" is an exquisite and luxurious piece
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
French 18 karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.67 in D 0.36 in L 1.19 in
Unique Brown Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Tiger's Eye and 18k Gold Encased Egg Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Tiger’s eye and 18 karat gold egg pendant. (Chain not included) This bold and captivating
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1970’s Hand Engraved Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1972 Makers Mark Z J A
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Light Green & White Handcarved Jade Pendant with 14ct 585 Gold Swing Bail
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold

Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
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W 0.67 in D 0.16 in L 1.19 in
French Geometric Pendant in 18Kt Yellow Gold VS Diamonds South Sea Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polish finish. This geometric spiky pendant is completely
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swiss White Gold Snail Shell Design Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage Swiss White Gold Snail Shell Design Pendant with Diamonds is a uniquely crafted and
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20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s 18ct Gold 0.36ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Step back in time with our Vintage 1970s 18ct Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace, a stunning piece that
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Vintage 1970s English Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Glass Globe Spinner Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold glass globe charm pendant. The charm is beautifully detailed with a
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Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

Italian 15 Light Glass Chandelier Decorated with Leaf Motif, La Murrina, 1970's
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
An Italian vintage chandelier with 15 lights, the gold plated stem and central support attach to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Signed Modernist 1970's Gold, Silver, & Gemstone Necklace/Brooch by Resia Schore
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gemstones Comprising a large pendant and a mixed metals gold and silver hand-built chain link necklace. The
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Mystical Mermaid Golden Sapphire Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Symbolizing the Feminine, this 14 Karat Gold Sapphire & Diamond Mermaid Pendant features a focal
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mystical Mermaid Golden Sapphire Pendant
Mystical Mermaid Golden Sapphire Pendant
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W 1 in L 1.75 in
Set of Seven J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated light fixtures made by Kalmar in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Set of Five J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated light fixtures made by Kalmar in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Pretty Set of 2 Murano Gold Flower, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Set of 2 chandeliers with gold flowers in Murano glass. Design period: 1970. One light
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Emil Stejnar Austria Rupert Nikoll Twelve-Light Chandelier Brass & Glass 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll twelve-light chandelier in Brass & Glass
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Tiffany Co. 1970 by Elsa Peretti Chain Necklace in 18kt Gold with Carved Nephrit
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
unique, with light variations in shape, color and contour. The pendant have a total weight of 20.3
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel style eight-arm light fixture from Italy manufactured in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Large Bakalowits Style Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass, 1970
By Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
in Mid-Century (1960s - 1970s), ca. 1970. It is made of a gilded frame and diamond shaped crystals
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
gold, with specially cut and colored slides positioned all around the perimeter, fixed with brass pin
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Hollywood Regency six-arm light fixture from Italy manufactured in midcentury (1960s-1970s). It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s
Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s
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H 15.75 in Dm 18.51 in
1970s Post Modern Teak and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original pair of 1970's Brutalist chandeliers with teak tops plates, chrome figures and side bars
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of 2 Petite Crystal Glass Rod Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Honsel
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite crystal glass rod pendant light, Germany, 1970s. Wonderful light effect. Sockets: It
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Emil Stejnar Starburst Chandelier Lamp Brass Glass Gold, Austria, 1970
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar snowflake blowball chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, circa 1970, featuring a 23" sphere of
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Gold

John Donald + Simon Benney, Guilloché Enamel and 18K Gold Brooch-Pendant, 1974
By John Donald
Located in New York, NY
A guilloché enamel and 18 karat gold convertible brooch-pendant, by john Donald, and Simon Benney
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Swarovski Chandelier 1970 Gold-Plated Crystal Italian Design Diamond
By Swarovski
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Swarovski chandelier 1970 gold-plated crystal Italian design diamond. Presents 19 E14
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
playfully with a brass colored lamp holder, perfect for a special light bulb such as a gold crown light bulb
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
playfully with a brass colored lamp holder, perfect for a special light bulb such as a gold crown light bulb
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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1970 Gold Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970 gold pendant light you’re looking for. A 1970 gold pendant light — often made from metal, brass and gold — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1970 gold pendant light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970 gold pendant light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1970 gold pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Kalmar Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari and J.T. Kalmar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1970 Gold Pendant Light?

Prices for a 1970 gold pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $722 and can go as high as $18,301, while the average can fetch as much as $3,071.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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