1960s Spiralling Pendant Lamp in Chrome
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Elegant spiral chrome chandelier in the manner of Gino Sarfatti's model nr 2097 and 226. The lamp contains 8 lights and is made out of chrome. The item contains in a very good condit...
Chrome
1960s Lightolier Modernist Chrome Pendant Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Lightolier Modernist Chrome pendant dome ceiling lamp Unmarked 21 diameter x 12 tall plus cable 53 Preowned unrestored vintage condition Refer to images provided.
Chrome
Large Opaline Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp can be adjusted up from 65 to 180cm height. Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working c...
Chrome
Green Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Chrome
$445Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp Chrome Ceiling Light 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined Italian mid-century pendant lamp dates to the 1960s and showcases a beautifully layered white glass shade paired with a chrome-plated metal suspension.
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 13.77 in. (35 cm) Height adjustable: 23.62 in. (60) Four E14 sockets and one E27 socket.
Metal, Chrome
Lovely Mid Century Modern Chrome & Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid Century Modern Chrome & Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany Dimensions Width: 11.41 in. (29 cm) Height adjustable: 23.62 - 43.30 in. (60 - 110 cm) Depth: 11.41 in. (29 cm) ...
Metal, Chrome
$367Sale Price|68% Off
Lightolier Three Globe Chrome Pendant Directional Lamp 1960s Mid Century
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Mid-Century Modern 3 Globe Chandelier Pendant Lamp adjustable chrome-plated lights; allowing for controlled light direction.
Chrome
Crystal Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Chrome
Doria Pendant Lamp Clear Art Glass and chrome 1960s 1970s Hanging Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful and elegant 1960s 1970s pendant light. Manufactured by Doria-Leuchten. The shade is made of clear glass with ice glass structure. Chrome details, black electric wire a...
Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age Chrome and Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century cascade lamp with chrome and glass. Mid Century cascade lamp with 5 pendants.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 13.38 in. (34 cm) Height adjustable: 29.52 - 43.30 in. (75 - 110 cm) One E27 socket.
Metal
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp by Guzzini, Red Plastic & Chrome, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini. The plastic screen shows the shape of a flat cone and is designed in red translucent.
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Pendant Lamp in Chrome & White
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant glass train pendulum from Italy. A classic design. The umbrella is made of white glass. The gear is set in chrome and designed with a soft radius. The finely executed handle...
Metal
$1,439 / item
Chrome Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Franca Helg, Sirrah, Franco Albini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for al...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany One E27 socket.
Metal
Adjustable Chrome Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage Italian chrome retractable ceiling lamp is not only a beautiful statement piece but also a functional source of light. The retractable mechanism allows you to adjust the...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Chrome Plated and Glass 9-Light Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A rare and elegant pendant lamp produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. It consists in 3 hanging shades with a Murano pendant decoration. Each shade shows three-light bulbs. The height is...
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Hanging Pendant Lamp Light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Germany, 1960s
By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light Producer: Staff Lights, 1960s Origin: Germany Age: 1960s Original 1960s chrome hanging light made by Staff in Ger...
Metal
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany The lamp needs 3 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb Delivery without bulb. It is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 1...
Metal, Chrome
1960s Czechoslovak Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking Space Age pendant lamp from 1960s Czechoslovakia, designed in a distinctive UFO form with a layered plastic diffuser and contrasting black accent band.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-century glass pendant lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century glass pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage.
Chrome
1960s Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy in the 1960s. This piece captures the quiet sophistication of Italian mid century lighting. An elegant suspension lamp with Murano glass ele...
Metal, Chrome
1960s mid century PENDANT LIGHT 5-light cascading lamp faceted glass and chrome
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s mid century 5-light pendant lamp. The shades are made of faceted crystal glass elements fixed on chrome plated metal bases.
Chrome
Crystal Glas Pendant Lamp, Cascade Lamp, Germany 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
3-light glass pendant lamp / cascade lamp from the 1960s with 3 glass shades made of heavy crystal glass.
Chrome
$2,164Sale Price|53% Off
Stilnovo ceiling lamp in chrome and white metal, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo Model 1262 ceiling lamp in chrome and white metal, Italy 1960s
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Steel Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Chrome steel hanging lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1960s. Measures: h 62 x diameter 40 cm.
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Model P105 Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century pendant from the well-known manufacturer Staff Leuchten, Germany. Simple shape, which is also made up of different cylinders. The upper part of the lamp is made of chrom...
Metal
Large Cosack Flushmount or Wall Lamp in Chrome around 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Wien, Au
Large Cosack Sputnik Space Age Flushmount or Wall Lamp in Chrome Original condition
Chrome
Elegant 1960s Chrome Ceiling Lamp with 6 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a chrome 6-arm orbital lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative.
Chrome
mid century modern 3-light PENDANT LAMP glass and chrome and black metal 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 3-light pendant lamp manufactured in the 1960s. 3 bubble glass shades with black metal covers and chrome tubes on top.
Metal, Chrome
Rare Chrome "Cirene" Pendant Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare chromed version of "Cirene" pendant lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Chromed brass frame and opaline glass shade.
Glass
Green Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
Chrome
Brown Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V an...
Chrome
Lovely Acrylic and Chrome Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Acrylic and Chrome Hanging Lamp, 1960s Height adjustable 105-180cm. Executed in massive chrome-plated steel, the lamp comes with 3 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb sockets,...
Metal
Blue Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and sui...
Chrome
Green Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass and Chrome Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and su...
Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age Flexible Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ceiling light with variable shape. Probably from staff. The individual lamp arms consist of chrome-colored cylinders that are lined up one above the other on the shaf...
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Chrome Eclipse Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive space age rod pendant luminaire with complex reflector shells. The luminaire is said to have been sold by the dutch manufacturer raak. However, i have no reliable evidence...
Metal
Lovely Petit Space Age Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Petit Space Age Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome, 1960s Germany Executed in opaline glas and Chrome. The lamp can be adjusted from 45cm to a height of 65cm. The lamp nee...
Chrome
$696Sale Price / set|20% Off
Group of two Lamps Chromed Metal Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of three ceiling lamps, chromed metal and glass.
Metal
White and Amber Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This remarkable square shaped pendant lamp was purchased in Italy by the former owner.
Chrome
$373Sale Price / item|20% Off
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
Chrome
$2,009Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Italian Modernist Brass Chrome Ceiling Lamp Profili Industria Lampadari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare 1960s Modernist chandelier by Profili Industria Lampadari, Rome, Italy as part of their 'Modulo Series', with the distinctive radiused square rings that were made in either sa...
Chrome, Brass
Italian Midcentury Designer Pendant Lamp in Metal and Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Designer Pendant Lamp in Metal and Glass, 1960s Rare Italian pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
Petit Space Age Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petit Space Age Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome, 1960s Germany Executed in opaline glas and Chrome. The lamp can be adjusted from 45cm to a height of 65cm. Delivery without bu...
Brass
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Chrome & Blue Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp in chromed metal and blue glass. In good condition.
Metal
Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by P.G. Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline ...
Metal
Exceptional & Large Mid Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in multicolored glass and black enameled metal. The lamp needs 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb, is with original wiring, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 ...
Metal, Chrome
Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Lamp by WILA, 1960s, Germany
By WILA
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Lamp by WILA, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamp works with 3x E14 standard light...
Chrome
$780Sale Price|30% Off
"Kurki" Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi for Orno, Finland, 1960s
By Yki Nummi, Orno Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Ceiling lamp ‘Kurki’ designed by Yki Nummi, Finland. 1960s. Acrylic and steel. Adjustable drop height. This pendant is designed by one of the best-known Finnish lamp designers, Yki...
Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Panel Pendant Lamp Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant modernist pendant lamp with four ice glass panels on a nickel plated frame suspended by chain. Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. The...
Chrome, Nickel
Italian Sergio Mazza glass pendant lamp from the 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pendant lamp from the 1960s by Italian designer Sergio Mazza.
Chrome
Mid-Century German Space Age Chrome Ceiling Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age ceiling light from Cosack. The lamp is completely carried out in chrome. The luminous body consists of a long cylinder, which widen down to an umbrella and up to a canopy....
Metal
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Executed in chrome-plated metal and white lucite, the pendant lamp needs 3 x E27 / E26 and 2 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age German Chrome Ceiling Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age ceiling or wall light from Cosack. Three cylinders of different heights are arranged radially on a simple base plate. The lower ends harmoniously switch into the ...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Chromed Sputnik Chandelier Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage circular Sputnik chandelier from chromed metal, 1960s. An amazing chandelier, this presented Space Age chandelier circa 1960. This great Sputnik chandelier shows no...
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Chrome Hoop Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp with five hoops made from one inch wide chrome metal, each with a bulb in the center. A cylindrical column acts as the hub for the hoops and, with ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Pendant Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage midcentury chrome pendant lamp features four chrome globes attached to a single chrome rod. Lightolier label on the ceiling plate.
Metal, Chrome
Large Murano Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large cylindrical Murano glass pendant light. Clear glass with white dripping striations emanating from the top. Glass body alone measures 12 1/2 in. high x 15 in. diameter with ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 26.77 in Dm 14.96 in
1960s Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte Attributable Chrome and Glass Pendant Lamp
By Zero Quattro
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Wonderful 60s Italian ten-light pendant lamp. The light is composed of a circular chrome structure to which are attached on three levels of different diameters 50 elements in ground ...
Chrome
Midcentury, Chromed Danish Celling Lamp, RAAK, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Cylinder shaped lamp with bubbles of orange plastic. It is small, shapely and charming. I would call it a very good condition. Great, decorative and representative for small rooms. ...
Crystal, Chrome
Cosack Structured Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, Rheinland Pfalz
Brand: Cosack, 1960s, Germany Made of structured glass and chrome body Diameter of glass shade: 13 cm Length of lampshade: 30 cm.
Chrome
Midcentury, Chrome and Crystal, Danish Celling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Although a small is a relatively heavy chandelier with crystal light honey shade. Extremely elegant and impressive asufit lamp adding a chic to any room in which it will hang. The ...
Crystal, Aluminum
Pendant Lamps from Brillant Leuchten, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage spherical pendant lamps, red, green, yellow, orange, chrome exterior.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp with Eight Globes, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage midcentury hanging lamp features eight chrome globes attached to a curly cue shaped bent chrome rod. A round opaque light bulb is attached to each chrome globe. This lam...
Metal, Chrome
Jo Hammerborg 1960s Corona Model Pendant Lamp in Polished Metal
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Milan, IT
“Corona” model pendant lamp in polished metal. A Jo Hammerborg Classic. Very good condition. A set of four lamps available.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 15.35 in Dm 15.74 in
1960s Stilux-Milano Attributable Italian Bi-Colored Perspex Acrylic Pendant Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful and rare large Space Age pendant lamp adjustable in height, in Perspex, white lacquered aluminum and chrome accents.
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Faro Pendant Lamp by Luigi Massoni from Guzzini & Meblo, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable is 100cm and can be shortened to your preference. The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 14.56 in W 18.11 in D 16.92 in
1960s Mazzega attributable Space Age Pendant Lamp in Murano Hand-Blown Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A rare charming 1960s large Mazzega one-light pendant lamp in hand-blown Murano art glass, chrome structure, works 110-240 volts .
Chrome
Opaline Glass Lamp from Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Poznań, PL
A mid-century ceiling lamp with a very unique white opaline glass shade - 25x40 cm. Produced by Napako, a national lighting factory in former Czechoslovakia, operating to this day. ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Opaline Glass Lamp from Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Poznań, PL
A mid-century ceiling lamp with a very unique white opaline glass shade - 25 x 40 cm. Produced by Napako, a national lighting factory in former Czechoslovakia, operating to this day...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
German Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp in Chrystal from 1960s
Located in Basel, CH
German Mid-Century ceiling lamp designed in the 1960s, features a black lacquered metal frame and chrome and eight lampshades made of crystal glass.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
1960s Gaetano Sciolari Nine-Light Crystal Cube Flush Mount Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Denver, CO
Square nine-light flush mounted sconce or ceiling lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, dating to the 1960s. This original example has nine square crystal cubes on chrome-plated steel mounting p...
Crystal, Chrome
Ceiling Lamp Five Pendants Chromed Metal, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A ceiling lamp, five pendants. Segments of a sphere made of chromed metal.
Metal
1960s Torino Modern Hanging Lamp Chrome Pendant by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Modern Chrome Plated Lamp 3 Dangling Chrome Globes Pendant Hanging Light 1960s Each sphere is 7 in diameter.
Chrome
Pendant Lamp Stilnovo Quarter Bell Chrome, Italy, 1960s, Italian Lighting
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Lampadario pendente Stilnovo quarter Bell cromato, Italia, 1960s. Deep chromed quarter bell chandelier by Stilnovo Minimalist in shape, the thick deep chrome of this lighting art...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Orange Glass Pendant Lamp, from Marinha Grande, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was design and produced by Marinha Grande, in Portugal, during the 1960's.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Guzzini Bud Pendant Lamp, Perspex & Chrome, 1960s Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Guzzini Bud Pendant Lamp, Perspex & Chrome, Italy, 1960s Italian Space Age pendant "Bud" Model, designed by Studio 6G for Guzzini Illuminazione in the 1960s–1970s.
Chrome
Chrome Plated Pendant Lamp by Oscar Torlasco, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pendant lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco. Italy, Lumi Milano, 1960s.
Metal
Large Sputnik Globe Pendant Lamp By Doria, Glass & Chrome, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful large sputnik globe pendant lamp by Doria made in 1960s, Germany. The lamp is made from glass and chrome.
Chrome
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
1960's ceiling lamp "Bubble" by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, opaline and chrome
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in NICE, FR
Ceiling light "Bubbles" by Goffredo Reggiani Italy dating from the 60's, chrome-plated steel base, seven lights with white opaline globes. Very good condition, works perfectly, only...
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Chrome steel pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Delft, NL
Chrome steel pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1960s Dimensions: 70 cm Height, 36cm Diameter Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Material: Metal
Metal
Lamp Chromed Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Ground-sky lamp with three-light points, adjustable slide on the tube and directional with magnet. Chromed metal.
Metal
1960s, Chromed Metal Ceiling Lamp Chandelier by RAAK, Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful ceiling lamp or chandelier by RAAK, Amsterdam. This lamp consists of six chromed, with white lacquered details, pendants who are adjustable in height.
Metal, Chrome
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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