Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1970s Gaetano Sciolari "Chevron" Large Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s brass and chrome 15 lights "Chevron" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, in vintage original condition with minor minor wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the 1960s, designed by Massive Belgium
with an opaline lampshade
Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, mak...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Pink Spiral Triedri Murano Chandelier, 1980
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
A beautiful and impressive chandelier suitable, due to its important height, to spacious rooms and high ceilings.
The chandelier creates magnificent reflections of light thanks to ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (2)
Located in Hanover, MA
Our last two of these Italian chandeliers by Cesare Toso in the form of grape vines with handmade colored glass grapes and leaves on a scaffold of green enameled iron and wire tendrils. Five bunches of grapes illuminated by a single E12 candelabra size lightbulb. Acquired from the famous old restaurant in Boston's North End, Joe Tecce's. Every nook and cranny of Tecce's was decorated like a grotto with tile, shells and these glass grapes light fixtures...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Monumental Italian Gold Leaves Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
This striking ceiling light is realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves with gold intrusion.
Gold-plated frame with 18 E 27 bulbs sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Available also a pair.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal.
Available in brass or patinated ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. The light is made of an aluminium body and five ice glass parts.
Measurements:
Height 40 cm
Diameter 19 cm
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
J.T Kalmar Brass Sputnik Scorpio Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Light, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T Kalmar brass Sputnik Scorpio chandelier ceiling lamp light, 1950. Rare original 'Scorpio' fixture by Kalmar/Austria composed of brench-like split brass tubes with a gorgeous orga...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lampadario Design Italiano Mid-Century in Ottone e Vetro Arredoluce Style
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lamapdario molto Elegante realizzato in Ottone e vetro negli anni 1950 attribuit alla manifattura di Arredoluce.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Style Ceiling Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style ceiling pendant
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage German made large brushed brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. F...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
‚1 of 3’ Mid Century Dandelion Sputnik Glass Prisms Chandelier VEB Germany 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Dandelion chandelier with hexagonal glass prisms on a brass frame made by VEB Kristall Leuchten in the GDR in the 1960s.
Measures: dm 16.5" in. (42 cm), height 10.2" in. (...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single, large mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant light by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown s...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Green metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
Very good original condition
2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of pendant lights by Dominioni
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, by Caccia Dominioni, attributed to Azucena Italy 1950s.
The pair of Italian lanterns is made of a Holophane glass diffuser and brass mounts...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Faceted Crystal and Gilt Metal Four-Tier Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modernist design chandelier was designed by the Kinkeldey design team during the 1970s and manufactured in Germany. A very elegant Kinkeldey chandelier, it is comfortable with a...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
Measures: Diameter 17.7" // 45 cm
Sockets: 4 x small bulbs (E-14) max each ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Cocoon pendant lamp Flos Achille Castiglioni
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Original vintage cocoon chandelier created in the 1960s from the inspiration of the Castiglioni brothers who created several models of the most varied shapes, for Flos brand.
The chandelier looks very worn, although structurally intact.
It has some imperfections, which has been restored, as in the photo, and that makes the right story to an iconic Italian piece.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Ph5 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in Blue and Grey, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
PH5 pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in blue and grey, Denmark
This very famous pendant by Poul Henningsen consists of various layers of aluminium in the colors grey a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Space Age Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Five Amber Glass Balls, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier.
Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 5 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb.
They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Italian White Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design Stilnovo pendant lamp model 1104, eliptical white satin glass diffuser and brass stem, 1950s
Please note that the lamp is original of the period an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass 25 Trois D’or pendant
2 meter black cotton flex
brass top
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Armitage Triple Suspension Lamp
Located in London, GB
Given the adjustable cable, The Armitage triple suspension lamp can be suspended at any given height in its designated space, working well in central positions with rooms, above bars and providing an ambient light.
The walnut structure consists of three stems spaced radially which are connected by a branching detail.
The distinctive conical lampshades are attached to the carved heads at the ends of the stems. They are also the same shades as the original Armitage floor lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1965
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pendant lamp called "black and white 83" of the Italian mid-century with opal white glass bowl and aluminum diffusor.
Made in Italy, designed in 1965 by Achille and Pier G...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holop...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Classic Beige Murano Pendant Lamp Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic beige murano pendant lamp by Vetri Murano made in Italy in the 1970s. Very beautiful beige Murano glass with bends. The lamp is in perfect condition, fully functional. No chi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent white synthetic over a wire frame, Modernica ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for F&M
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous model 'Semi' or 'witch hat' pendant lamp was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in 1968. An iconic pendant that is...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom.
Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Space Age pendant light was designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made o...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Round Marbled Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Round marbled lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
A bowl covered in white and brown stripes compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Dimensions:
Height: 35.43"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Costellazione Asymmetrical Flush Chandelier Piattelli Design 9-Shades Calacatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Costellazione is the new group of chandeliers in the Sistema collection. This is the 9 arms version. Solid brass frame and thin cut luxury Calacatta translucent marble diffuser . Cal...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Brass
Glass Saucer Chandelier in the Manner of Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
1960’s Fontana Arte style chandelier with a clear glass upper diffuser and smaller frosted glass lower diffuser. Brass hardware-holds three light sources.
Condition: Excellent vint...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH Septima pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928, the PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. Based ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large gray Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little on either side.
This is the smallest Sistema chandelier, with 2 arms and 4 shades. Ideal for a round or square dining table. It also works well over an island.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of the Six Large Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautifully and stunning pendant chandelier with ten glass shades and brass fittings was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Lucite Bronze Pendant Lamps (2), Italy Mid-century
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 2 Stilnovo lights, newly rewired, Italy circa 1960, priced and sold per lamp/item.
Nice set of 2 solide Perspex shades with bronzed brass fittings. The bulbs are deeply ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic two-tier midcentury flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Two rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Heavy quality and in very g...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
1 of 10 Stunning Opal Glass Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning opal glass pendants in a pyramidic form made by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Fantastic Glass Tube Chandelier - 30 etched glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage glass chandelier with albaster white glass tubes. The armor polished nickel ssupports 36 large etched glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late 20th century
Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Cocoon lamp original, designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. The shade is made of a curved metal frame covered with 'Cocoon' spray-on fiberglass coating. Provides beaut...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 cream Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants
Made for us exclusively in Italy
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal
Available in brass or patinated bra...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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