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Vintage Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Chromed Italian smoked glass globe chandelier.
This chandelier emits a nice ambient light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Swedish Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
features a brass structure with multiple opaline glass globes. The chandelier's sculptural form is both
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental Cascade Chandelier by Lightolier, 16 Globes, 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental 16 globe cascade chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1970s. Blown glass bulbs in various
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Wire
Big Suspension Globe Lamp Design 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Big Suspension Globe Lamp Design 1970’s
Struttura in vetro e materiale plastico, articolo in buone
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Space Age Sputnik Half-Globe Pendant Lamp, 1970’s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed and produced in Germany during the 1970's. The half-globe is made of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This chandelier or set of pendant lamps was designed for Glashütte Limburg in Germany in the 1970's
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Very good
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage italian glass globe space age chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large 6 globe murano glass and chrome chandelier.
Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari style - unknown
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
VeArt Space Age Globe Lampadario Design Modernariato 1970’s
By VeArt
Located in Taranto, IT
VeArt Space Age Globe Lampadario Design Modernariato 1970’s.
6 punti luce
Rarissimo lampadario
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
2 Vintage Glowtex Hanging Ball Globes after Heifietz Rotoflex c. 1970’s
By Heifetz Rotaflex, Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional hanging globe(s) having a clear plastic interior with a circular white plastic applied
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Beautiful vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details by Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details by Venini, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chandelier In Steel And Opaline Globes, Germany 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
A midcentury modernist large chandelier with 30 handblown opaline glass globes. The fixture is made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern nine-armed Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light 'Orbit
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant original Murano globe pendant lamp in white colored swirl glass with brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
1970's chrome pendant light with white glass globe shades
Located in London, GB
A 1970's seven light "space age" chrome pendant light.
With modern white glass globe shades.
Re
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Patinated Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 handmade glass globes and patinated brass by Kaiser Leuchten
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1970's Raak Style Blown Bubble Glass Globe Lamp with Chrome Fixture
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10" Raak style blown glass globe pendant with tapered chromed socket cover. Handsome design. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 12 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Chandelier with 3 Smoked Glass Globes, Brass Hardware and Triple Canopy
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s chandelier has 3 hanging smoked glass globe lights suspended at different lengths
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 90 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Large Chandelier in Amber Hand Blown Colored Glass Globes & Brass, Europe, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large modern chandelier with four amber hand blown colored globes and brass, Europe, 1970s. The
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in Dm 18.12 in
XL Aluminium and White Glass Globe Chandelier Pair by Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Two pieces of XXL glass globe chandeliers in gorgeous shape and execution. Rare pieces not easy to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Orange color Sputnik chandelier with 13 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Chandelier in Frosted Hand Blown Glass Globes & Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large modern chandelier with four frosted white hand-blown coloured globes and brass, Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in London, London
Globe or ball pendant
Murano glass
Rippled glass with white inclusions
Brass fittings
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chrome chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 8 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik frosted Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with eight frosted glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik smoked Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with ten smoked glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nickel and Glass Globe Chandelier by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A Mid-Century Modern twelve-light glass globe pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Space Age Globe style Reggiani Chandelier 4 Lights Modern Design 1970's
By Reggiani
Located in Taranto, IT
Space Age Globe Lampadario 4 Luci Design Modernariato 1970’s.
Struttura in acciaio cromato
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Italian White Stripe Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass globe pendant chandelier in glass with narrow white stripe band by Mazzega, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 1970s Italian pendant light featuring a hand-blown Murano glass spherical shade with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Stilux Milano 1970s Large Globe Pendant Light
By Stilux
Located in Montclair, NY
A 1970s modern design pendant light by well-known Italian lighting company Stilux of Milano. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Space Age chandelier 1970s Made in Italy design, chrome and glass globes
Located in Venezia, IT
Large chandelier design 1970s Made in Italy chrome frame and glass diffuser globes in the style of
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 41.34 in Dm 29.53 in
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik chrome chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in Dm 24.81 in
Temde Leuchten Solid Pine and Glass Globe Pendant, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain, Rainer Daumiller, Charlotte Perriand, Temde Leuchten
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Leuchten in Switzerland in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Two matte white globe shades mounted on the pine
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Pine, Wood, Glass
Pendant Light by Doria, Glass Globe and Chrome, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A globe pendant light / hanging lamp by Doria, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Space Age 'Sputnik' Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s-1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is an impressive Space Age globe pendant lamp from the 1960s-1970s. The globe is made of a
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Murano Glass Globe and Chrome Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pendant light with big Murano glass globe in mottled glass and chromed lamp base.
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Doria Midcentury Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
hemisphere lampshade and nice chromed ornamental "planets" inside. Made by Doria in Germany in the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
Dimensions: 110 cm Height , 24cm diameter
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Limburg Bubble Glass & Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
. Crafted in the 1970s by Limburg, Germany, this piece showcases a hand-blown globe with elegant, rounded
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of 3 Beautiful Brass Glashütte Limburg Globe Pendants, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Echt, NL
globes which give a warm light effect, 25 cm in diameter
Black cord and canopy.
The length of
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and large massive white murano glass pendants by Doria.
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1x
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Danish Modern RAAK "Globe" pendant light by Frank Ligtelijn, Amsterdam, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pendant light by Frank Ligtelijn for the Dutch lighting manufacturer RAAK Amsterdam, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 14 in W 13 in D 13 in
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
Dimensions: 90 cm Height , 37.5cm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Targetti Sankey Chandelier
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Targetti Sankey chrome and glass globes chandelier, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Space Age ceiling light with 4 globes, 1970s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Space Age ceiling light with 4 globes, 1970s.
Very impressive design from the 70s.
White metal and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
1970s German Doria Leuchten Amber Glass Globe & Brass Ceiling Hanging Light
By Mazzega, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, GB
A stunning space-age, futuristic, 1970s German Doria Leuchten amber glass & brass globe hanging
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 'Globe' Pendants by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, 1970s
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, 1970s.
This lamps are part of the so called Globe Series, consisting of the full range of potential
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Bicolore Murano Frost Glass Ring and Amber Globe Pendant 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Although much of the glass made in the 60's and 70's is white or translucent, works by Vistosi are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Glass Space Age Globe Hanging Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large glass space age globe hanging lamp manufactured by Doria in Germany in the 1970s. Under the
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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1970s Globe Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s globe chandelier for your home. Each 1970s globe chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970s globe chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1970s globe chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1970s globe chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kaiser Leuchten, RAAK and Glashütte Limburg produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1970s Globe Chandelier?
The average selling price for a 1970s globe chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $26,550 for the highest priced.
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 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.
Questions About 1970s Globe Chandelier
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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