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Pair Beautiful Glass Brass Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of amber smoked glass and brass pendant lights made in Germany. Each is in very good
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal, Brass

Rare Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Brass Kitchen, Bar / Restaurant Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, perfect size and shape pendants from the midcentury design era. These very stylish
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass

Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
approach to beauty. As if nature had its way with it. The pressed glass on these pendants echos a sea
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1960s American Brutalist Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass

Retro Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
H 53 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of Four Chrome Tube Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s chrome pendant lights. Metal tube shade with black rubber detail and black cords
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal, Chrome

Rusted Explosionproof Industrial Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
industrial pendant lights finished in our our unique rusted finish which creates wonderful texture and detail
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum

Pair of Italian Glass Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian pendant lights with frosted glass panels and brass finish frames. The modern style
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1960s Italian Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights Reclaimed from Ceramics Factory
By Simplex
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional run of industrial pendants reclaimed from a ceramics factory in Stoke on Trent
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum

Run of 20thc Small Opaline Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Malton, GB
These are very attractive 20th century opaline globe lights. They are a wonderful smaller than
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Late 20th Century Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Opaline Glass

Amazing Huge Nautical Copper & Brass Cargo Pendant Lights
Located in Hopewell, NJ
deck and cargo lights on ships. Great accents in the kitchen or loft, and also suitable outdoors. The
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1960s German Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass, Iron, Copper

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Black Wall Lights Pendant Lamps (2x) Model 194n, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted pendant lamp model 194/N, circa 1950 We
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Unmatching Pair of Rattan Bamboo Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of rattan pendants with conical lampshades with unmatching design. Italy, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Holophane French Pendant Lights, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
With a simple clean design these French holophane pendant lights are perfect for a kitchen or
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Reclaimed Rusted Polish Industrial Pendant Lights With Prismatic Glass
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE INDUSTRIAL RUSTED PENDANT LIGHTS PRICE IS PER LIGHT Original industrial pendants recovered
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1960s Czech Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Steel, Iron

Set of 3 Large Italian Red Glass Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of 3 lights made in Italy in the 1970s. The bright red colour and large size
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Chrome

Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
oriental inspired and Midcentury accents. They will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Large Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights Reclaimed From The Eastern Bloc
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE INDUSTRIAL RUSTED PENDANT LIGHTS PRICE IS PER LIGHT Original industrial pendants recovered
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1960s Czech Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Simplex - Aluminium & Glass Lamp
Located in Dorchester, GB
design and style these lights would be perfect for a kitchen or maybe a hallway.. Price is per pendant
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Nanny Still for RAAK, Pair of Copper and Glass Pendant Lights
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Chicago, IL
pendant lights themselves measure 6.5” dia. X 8.75” h without cord and canopy. We have the ability to make
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Copper

Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limberg Bubbled Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg pendant hanging ceiling lights with heavy smoked
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Pair of Antique style Pendant Lights in Solid Brass & Cut Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Antique Style Pendant Lights, crafted with utmost precision in
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1980s Spanish Moorish Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Brass

Burnished Brass Pendant Lamp, Farmhouse Style 2 Hanging Lights Vintage Austria
By Austroluxe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice glass Pendant Light. Made by Austroluxe, Austria,The Pendant requires two European E27
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Dark Grey & Black Marbled Pendant Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
Pair of grey, white and black marbled effect hanging pendant ceiling lights manufactured in Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Milano, IT
individually, but we believe they shine best when hung in pairs above a table in the kitchen or living room
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Resin

1960s Industrial Ships Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights, with Caged Opalescent Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial ships ceiling pendant lamps/lights, with caged opalescent glass 1960s vintage
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1960s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

1960s Industrial Caged Hanging Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights with Original Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial caged hanging ceiling pendant lamps/lights with original glass – Various
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1960s French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Art Glass

1950s Dutch Pair Yellow Hand Grenade Pendant Lights Philips / Alvar Aalto Style
By Alvar Aalto, Philips
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
' pendant lights. Hung from their original two piece steel ceiling rose, the wire runs down to a bulb holder
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Steel

1950s Dutch Pair Blue Hand Grenade Pendant Lights Phillips / Alvar Aalto style
By Alvar Aalto, Philips
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
' pendant lights. Hung from their original two piece steel ceiling rose, the wire runs down to a bulb holder
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Steel

Set of Ten Original Box Cube Pendant Lights, Glass with Nickeled Clips
Located in New York City, NY
striking harmony. The pendant is dropped from the ceiling on a round single nickeled stem ending in
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Nickel

Italian Modern Wicker Wire Rattan Pendant Hanging Lights with Glass Accent, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
were made to order pendants. These lanterns will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Wire

Pair of Cylindrical Hanging Pendant Lights from West, Made in Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of cylindrical formed pendant lamps, hanging from the ceiling with cloth covered cable
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Opaline Glass

Largest Ever Pair of Mouth Blown Midcentury Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Venetian pendants. No matter from which angle you look at these remarkable workmanship pendants they always
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass, Iron

Rare Set of Three Midcentury Modern Chrome & Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
pendants could also be perfect on the ceiling of your modern day kitchen. With metal rings on top of the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Chrome

Largest Pair of Art Deco Style Bronze and Glass Holophane Style Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
. To us, these are the ideal pendants for an entry hall, for a kitchen area or for any other living
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage Industrial Factory Lights, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage industrial factory lights. Large industrial lamps with a convex glass and a metal grill
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Late 20th Century Polish Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal

Large Grey Enamel Industrial Lights by Benjamin Electric
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Extra large vintage grey enamel factory pendants by The Benjamin Electric Limited. This timeless
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

French Mid-20th Century Bronze Chandelier with Six Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bronze chandelier with six lights from the mid-20th century. This vintage chandelier from
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Bronze

Pair of Large Copper Pendants
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
make an outstanding pair of kitchen counter pendants or unique lighting solution for your unique living
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1960s American Anglo Raj Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Copper, Steel

Pair of Large Copper Pendants
Pair of Large Copper Pendants
H 56 in W 8 in D 8 in
Florian Schulz Large Brass Dome Pendant, Germany
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Vienna, AT
23.6" pendant lamp by Florian Schulz for Vereinigte Werkstaette, Germany, circa 1970 We have a
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass

Pair of Beautiful Midcentury Pendants, Fully Rewired
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning original pair of MCM, Mid-Century Modern pendant lights that have been fully rewired, tip
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass

Three Stilnovo Pendants in Copper and Opal Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three rare, mid-century copper and opaline glass pendants designed by Stilnovo, made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Copper

1960s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights – With Glass Domes – Model 1 1960’s
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1960s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Glass

Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps '5' Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
. Beautiful pendant lights with a lacquered trumpet-shaped aluminum head. All pieces are in good to very good
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum, Brass

20th Century Industrial Veb Copper & Aluminium Pendant & Bronze Fittings
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
VEB copper and aluminium pendant with target grill. VEB was formed in he early 1950s and was the
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1970s German Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamps in Teak and Smoke Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual hanging pendant lights that resembles some of Hans Agne Jakobsson´s designs. Made from
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Blown Glass, Teak

Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg Chrome & Bubbled Glass Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg clear bubbled-glass cylindrical pendant lights suspended
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Wire, Chrome

Late Century Explosion Proof Industrial Aluminium and Glass Ceiling Pendant
By Baliga
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
bathrooms or kitchens. All lights are profesionally re-wired in-house. Dimensions and weights are
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1980s Indian Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Set of three Glass Pendant Light, 1960s Austria
By Hillebrand
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous set of three pendant lights with biomorphic glass. Add a touch of opulence to your home
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1960s Austrian Folk Art Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Nickel, Metal

1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant - Glass Dome, Shade & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An industrial cast steel cage ceiling pendant light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha
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1980s Japanese Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Steel

Stilnovo Lucite Bronze Pendant Lamps (5 pieces), Italy Mid-century
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 5 Stilnovo lights, newly rewired, Italy circa 1960, priced and sold per lamp/item
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Brass

"Billiard" Pendant, Type 16523; Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, c. 1960's
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
fleet of "Billiard" pendant lights, designed by the legendary architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Enamel

1970s German Staff Leuchten Chrome & Smoked Grey Glass Pendant Light 4 Available
By Staff Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1970s German Staff Leuchten polished chrome & grey smoked glass individual ceiling pendant lights
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal, Wire, Chrome

Presenta Oy Ceiling Pendant Model K2-117/2 for Idman, 1960s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
model was sold by Idman as model K2-117/2 or /3 with three lamps. The freely hanging lights' height is
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Copper

Presenta Oy Ceiling Pendant Model K2-117/2 for Idman, 1960s
Presenta Oy Ceiling Pendant Model K2-117/2 for Idman, 1960s
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H 55.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.52 in
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern aluminum dome pendant hanging light fixtures 5
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal, Wire

Sergio Mazza Delta Pendants Glass Opal Brass Nickel '2' for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Vienna, AT
with 15" in diameter -sold as a pair Great pair of Sergio Mazza ceiling pendant lights made from
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass, Nickel

Sergio Mazza Refurbished Pendant Lamp "Tau" for Artemide 1 of 3, Midcentury
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Vienna, AT
ceiling pendant lights made from textured glass, black painted metal and nickel-plated brass. These are
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Aluminum, Brass

1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant, Cage & Glass Shade, Large
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
. Add some industrial charm to your kitchen island with a row of these metal cage lights. Or illuminate
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1980s Japanese Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Peill Putzler Biomorphic Pendant Light Amber Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice pair of Peill & Putzler amber or smoked glass wave pattern Pendant lights with brass
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Orange Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern orange dome or pendant hanging light fixture by Lightolier
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

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Metal, Wire

Single RAAK Organ Style Vintage Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light Lamp Fixture
By RAAK, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
shaped lights result in a futuristic lantern style pendant which is sure to be a big hit and a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Brass, Metal

Unique Italian MidCentury Set Includ, Pendant Light, Floor Lamp & 3 Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and beautifully handcrafted, mid-century pendant, floor lamp and 3 wall sconces. Over
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights

Materials

Metal

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Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro kitchen pendant lights available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro kitchen pendant lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Retro kitchen pendant lights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro kitchen pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and Art Deco retro kitchen pendant lights are of considerable interest. Retro kitchen pendant lights have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Daeyang, Doria Leuchten Germany and Kokosha are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights?

Retro kitchen pendant lights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,523, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $10,900.

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.

Questions About Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.

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