Midcentury Dining Pendant

Mid Century Glass Pendant Light

French Mid Century Modern Chandelier

Danish Copper Pendant

Midcentury Chandelier

Vintage And Mid Century Pendant Lighting

White Pendant

Czechoslovakian Chandelier

Napako Chandelier

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Petite Italian Mid-Century Pendant

H 20 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Pendant Light by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful pendant light by Lightolier made of brass and features a thick lens diffuser. This mid

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Light by Lightolier

H 10 in Dm 17 in

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier, France, 1950s. Glass and brass. Height : 21"(53cm) can be

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

H 20.87 in W 17.49 in D 17.49 in

Mid Century Pendant, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid century pendant from the turn of the 50s and 60s connected with the exhibition EXPO 58 in

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

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Chrome

Mid Century Pendant, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

H 17.33 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950. copper patina, brass details.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950

H 23.63 in Dm 16.93 in

French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century pendant ceiling-light, France, 1950s. Glass & brass. Gilt and silvered stylized

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s

H 29.53 in Dm 6.7 in

ARLUS French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Original shade on itsr metal

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

ARLUS French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

H 25.01 in W 18.51 in D 3.35 in

Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A tall glass and brass mid-century pendant. France, c1950s. Etched chequered style glass. No

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light

H 24.02 in Dm 7.09 in

Mid-Century Pendant Holophan by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1950

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Pendant Holophan by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1950. rare and unusual version of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendant Holophan by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1950

H 29.53 in Dm 14.97 in

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Murano by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1968

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-century Pendant chandelier, mixture of opalescent and clear Murano glass, by Carlo Nason for

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Murano by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1968

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp, Azucena Style, 1960

By Azucena

Located in Traversetolo, IT

An Italian mid-century pendant lamp, Azucena style, with brass and satin glass, two light E14

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp, Azucena Style, 1960

H 39.38 in Dm 9.85 in

Stylish Mid Century Pendant Light Fixture "Melting Ice" Frosted and Clear Lucite

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A stylish mid century pendant light fixture "Melting Ice" frosted and clear Lucite, moulded

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

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Lucite

Stylish Mid Century Pendant Light Fixture "Melting Ice" Frosted and Clear Lucite

H 15 in Dm 15 in

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern hanging lamp with fluted paper shades around a wood frame. Single medium base

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp

H 14 in Dm 8 in

Pair Mid-Century Pendants

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of hanging pendants with white glass shades inside a metal diffuser. Please confirm location

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair Mid-Century Pendants

H 12 in Dm 9.5 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1950s

By Drukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Midcentury pendant with two hand painted glass shades made in Czechoslovakia in1950s. Very good

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendant, 1950s

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 5.12 in

Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Meblo for Guzzini Yugoslavia 1970s - Guzzini

By Meblo, Guzzini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Transform your living space with this stunning mid-century pendant lamp from the 1970s, produced by

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

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Milk Glass, Plastic

Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Meblo for Guzzini Yugoslavia 1970s - Guzzini

H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in

Italian Mid Century Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1950 s chandelier Opaline glass shade and the Brass base .Chandelier is in original condition .

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Pendant

H 39 in W 14 in D 6 in

Mid Century Pendant in Jute and Bamboo, in the Style of Audoux & Minet, France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Herentals, BE

Mid century pendant in the style of Audoux & Minet, France 1960 The pendant has a bamboo frame

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Jute, Bamboo, Cord, Bakelite

Mid Century Pendant in Jute and Bamboo, in the Style of Audoux & Minet, France

H 12.21 in Dm 20.87 in

French Mid-century pendant light

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco modernist pendant light. White glass shade in semi curved lines around the edge

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

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Glass

French Mid-century pendant light

H 27.56 in Dm 20.87 in

Mid-Century Pendants in Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

organically shaped. The pendants are typically midcentury modern. The glass absorbs the light in a

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendants in Glass

H 10.63 in Dm 17.72 in

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

H 6.7 in Dm 14.18 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Germany - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendant, 1970's

H 24.02 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Copper

Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

H 7.49 in Dm 7.49 in

Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

H 10.24 in Dm 10.24 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Germany - made of plastic - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Mid-Century Pendant, 1970's

H 24.41 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

H 7.88 in Dm 13.39 in

Mid-Century Pendant, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, chrome New Cabling 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Pendant, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

H 32.68 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1960s

H 6.7 in Dm 7.09 in

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.

H 5.12 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1960´s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass and Metal Original Condition 1xE26 or E27 Bulb US Wiring Compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant, 1960´s

H 21.26 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

By RAAK

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

H 8.67 in Dm 6.7 in

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, RAAK

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s

H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1980's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Italy Made of glass, chrome, plastic The length of cabling may be shortened 4 pieces in stock 1xE14 or E15 socket New cabling Re-polished Fully functional Original c...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Pendant, 1980's

H 35.44 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal New cabling With aged patina 1xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendant, 1960's

H 22.45 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Mid-Century Pendant, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass,Metal New cabling 1xE27 or E26 bulb Re-polished With aged patina Good original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant, 1960's

H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1960s

By Vitrika

Located in Praha, CZ

- very beautiful style of lighting - rare type.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1960s

H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in

Danish Mid-Century Pendant, 1970s

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in Praha, CZ

Scandinavian pendant in red and brass color. 1x75W E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible max height

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Pendant, 1970s

H 11.82 in Dm 11.03 in

Mid-Century Pendant Light, Helsinki, Finland

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century pendant light made by G Holmans of Helsinki, Finland. Simple elegant pendant

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

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Light, Helsinki, Finland

H 13.39 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid-century pendant lamp Italy 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Explore the vintage elegance of this white pendant lamp, crafted with exquisite artistry in Italy

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

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Glass

Mid-century pendant lamp Italy 1950s

H 12.6 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp, Denmark, 1970s

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

Pendant lamp made in Denmark in the 1970s. It is made of brushed aluminum in gold. The lamp is in

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp, Denmark, 1970s

H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Steel and glass pendant by Napako. Very good original condition. rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1970s

H 20.48 in Dm 10.24 in

Rare Mid-Century Pendant, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Lucite

Rare Mid-Century Pendant, Germany, 1970s

H 13 in Dm 12.6 in

Mid-Century Pendant Germany, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Germany. - Made of metal,glass and copper. - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition. - Two pieces in stock.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Mid-Century Pendant Germany, 1970's

H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Mid-Century Pendant Vitrika, Sweden, 1970s

By Vitrika

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Mid-Century Pendant Vitrika, Sweden, 1970s

H 7.09 in Dm 7.49 in

Mid-Century Pendant by Lidokov, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Aluminum and wood pendant. 1x60W E25 bulb US wiring compatible Minor scratches on a shade.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Pendant by Lidokov, 1960s

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Geometric Mid Century Pendant(2 available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-2983ab, ovoid shaped geometric pendant. 2 available in clear glass with brass or nickel hardware

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Geometric Mid Century Pendant(2 available)

H 11 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-century glass and black painted metal pendant. Restored: new black paint on a metal shade

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-century glass and black metal. Good original condition. Marked by Napako. Rewired: 1x60W

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

H 28.75 in Dm 9.06 in

Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A small, stylish opaque stepped glass pendant light. France, c1950. Lovely graduated form. No

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

H 9.06 in Dm 7.09 in

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp circa 1950, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice pendant lamp, circa 1950, Italy. Diabolo in perforated black painted metal outside, ivory

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp circa 1950, Italy

H 49.61 in Dm 7.88 in

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

By Lunel

Located in New York, NY

An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

H 28 in W 5 in D 30 in

Iguzzini, Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from 70s

By iGuzzini

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition with some spots on the chrome for this chandelier produced by IGuzzini and made from plastic and chrome. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for...

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

Materials

Chrome

Iguzzini, Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from 70s

H 38.19 in Dm 14.18 in

Mid-century Pendant, Stefan Tabery, 1960s Czechia

By Stefan Tabery

Located in Praha, CZ

cleaned, polished 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Pendant, Stefan Tabery, 1960s Czechia

H 26.38 in Dm 11.42 in

Mid-Century Pendant Adjustable by Meblo, 1970s

By Meblo

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Italy. Made of plastic and chrome. 3x E14 or E15 bulb. Polished. There are scratches on the surface. The cable is extended to a length of 140 cm. US compatible cable.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Pendant Adjustable by Meblo, 1970s

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Pendant Adjustable by Meblo, 1970s

By Meblo

Located in Praha, CZ

- Maker: Meblo - Good original condition - Marked by maker, - 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Pendant Adjustable by Meblo, 1970s

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Pendant / Kamenický Šenov, 1970's

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of brass, glass. - Re-polished. - Fully functional. - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pendant / Kamenický Šenov, 1970's

H 34.65 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Mid-Century Pendant/Kamenicky Senov, 1960's

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, brass 1xE27 or E26 socket With aged patina Re-polished Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pendant/Kamenicky Senov, 1960's

H 37.8 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Mid-Century Pendant by Drupol, 1970's

By Drupol

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, brass New cabling 1x E27 or E26 socket Height can be adjustable(maximal 77 centimeter) With aged patina Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant by Drupol, 1970's

H 30.32 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Mid-Century Pendant / Kamenický Šenov, 1970's

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pendant / Kamenický Šenov, 1970's

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Pendant/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970's

H 40.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

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Midcentury Dining Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury dining pendant you’re looking for. A midcentury dining pendant — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 46294 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury dining pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 2799 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury dining pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury dining pendant, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari and Venini each produced at least one beautiful midcentury dining pendant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Midcentury Dining Pendant?

Prices for a midcentury dining pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $750,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,456.

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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