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Nine Light Brutalist Chandelier by Marcello Fantoni c 1970's
By Fantoni, Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Brutalist chandelier by Marcello Fantoni, circa 1970's. The fixture features nine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1970's Brass and Crystal Glass Bakalowits Style Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Stunning chandelier in the style of Bakalowits. A gilded frame, with plastic cap and diamond shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1970's Brass, Glass and Iron Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Large round iron ring with attached six 'arms' holding a flame Murano glass cup. Spikes with and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Faceted Glass Bead Basket Chandelier by Prescolite c 1960/1970's
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
-1970's. The chandelier features s beaded basket like bottom surrounded by a ring of faceted glass at
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Macrame Fiber Rattan 'Uchiwa' Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand knotted macramé suspension lamp 'uchiwa' inspired, Spain, 1970s.
This
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan, Acrylic, Wood, Cord
White Opaline Ostrich Egg Chandelier, Sa Boulanger, 1970s
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Antwerp, BE
chandelier from the 1970s which is also in the style of Maison Charles.
A stylish and elegant ceiling light
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Chrome & Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
chrome rings connect to the arms of the lamp, while supporting the decorative glass baubles on hanging
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Golden Plastic Cascade Chandelier, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern golden plastic Cascade Chandelier, 1970s
Cascade chandelier composed of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Globe pendant light, Temde, Switzerland, 1970's
By Temde Leuchten
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
This large plastic sphere mounted on a curved teak plywood ring recalls the glory days of the Space
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Plywood, Teak
Mid-century Modern Italian Colourful Cascade Pendant Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
brass ring with a metal tube at the top. The adjustable cords are suspended from a metal plate. Rewired
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ceramic Chandelier "Bull" Design Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 1970s
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare "bull" chandelier, esperia production of the 70s, design by angelo brotto , always
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Chandelier Chrome and Murano Glass Balls Italian Design 1970s Round
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier featuring three Murano glass balls wrapped in two chrome rings with a chrome pendant
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Glass Discs Chandelier, Mid-Century, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
An outstanding Italian brass and crystal glass chandelier from the 1970s, in the style of Gaetano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Seguso Midcentury Pink and Black Murano Glass Marble Effect Chandelier, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
chandelier and comes with a stylized brass ring top canopy and fabric coiled cord. The item was produced in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Chromed Plastic Rings with Orange Plastic Circles
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Joyful chandelier with chromed plastic rings and orange plastic circles. Light without chain height
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Sciolari of Italy 1970s Gold & Crystal Disk Geometric Chandelier 1 of 2
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in New York, NY
One of two available of this unique and beautiful Italian 1970s gold on brass and crystal cube
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 14 in D 14 in
Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
By Kazuo Motozawa
Located in Lisboa, PT
Introducing the Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa, a vintage piece from the 1970's designed
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This stunning 1970s American Lucite ribbon and brass chandelier comprises of U-shaped thick bands
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 8 globe morning dew chandelier by Raak, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK, Peill & Putzler
Located in ECHT, NL
Large mid century chandelier. The composition consists of 8 morning dew globe pendants. The glass
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Stunning Chandelier, Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970s, Gold-Plated and Faceted Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Reijmyre, Sweden
By Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful gold-plated chandelier attributed to Rejmyre Armaturfabrik Rejmyre, Sweden, 1970s.
The
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
H 33.86 in Dm 17.33 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Nine-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 35.44 in Dm 21.66 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Large Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 19.69 in Dm 18.12 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s, Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with Faceted Crystals Made by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brass gilded chandelier filed with faceted crystals made by Palwa, Germany, 1970.
This
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 27.56 in Dm 16.93 in
Crystal Rods and Brass Trim Three-Arm Chandelier, Sciolari Design, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italian design Sciolari three-arm chandelier
The signature thin crystal rods circle a brass ring
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pierre Forssell important Brass Set of 7 Lamps from 1970's made in Sweden
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Forest, BE
This is a unique and very exclusive set of 7 lamps hand crafted in 70's at the Skultuna studio were
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 26.38 in Dm 17.72 in
1 of 3 Petite Chandeliers, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning 4 chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 2 Petite Chandeliers, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning 4 chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Aluminum Pendant from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass shade with an aluminum construction and orange painted ring made in Austria in the
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Italian Murano Glass Ball Fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Italian Murano glass ball fixture, with brass accents. Some wear to brass.
Each ring is 4.25”.
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage Danish Copper-coloured Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
: Metal, plastic
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: ø Shade: 37 cm
Height Shade: 26 cm
Condition:Good. The lamp is
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Chandelier Attributed to Mangiarotti
By Gino Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Tiered or "Wedding Cake" form glass Murano chandelier by Vistosi attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Praha, CZ
on brown glass shade visible on pictures and one small plastic ring missing.
1x60W, E25-E27 bulb
US
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pendant, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant / fixture composed of bicolor cylindrical rings of Lucite
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Hanover, MA
Monumental round flush mount "tronchi" tube chandelier by Venini. Three tiers.
52 inches diameter
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
American Art Deco Glass Dome Bowl Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Large opaque white glass dome/bowl supported in a five ring belt of brass embellished with silver
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Space Age Lounge Ceiling Lamp with Orange Glass, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Orange Space Age ceiling lamp - 1970s
The 1970s space-age style lounge ceiling lamp is a
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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Crystal and Gold Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Hollywood Regency style chandelier having a gold colored metal frame, with faceted
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Silverplate Six-Light Chandelier Attributed to Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
light sits in a silver plate candle. The chandelier has been re-wired for use in the U.S.
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Sciolari Eight Arm Sixteen Light Pierced Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970s chandelier in chrome by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Each of this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No Reserve
H 16 in W 22 in D 22 in
Moderne Italian Mobile Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970s Italian gilt armillary rotating chandelier with 24 lights with glass inset. Outer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Limburg 1 of 3 1970s Vintage "Iron" Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights or Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte one of a set of three of "iron" rings bell pendant lamps / lights / lanterns with
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Camer Glass and Brass Tiered Waterfall Chandelier, Italy
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large and Grand round Mid-Century Modern glass and brass seven-tier waterfall chandelier in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
One of Four Perforated Aluminum RAAK Amsterdam Pendants, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
1970s Aluminum RAAK Amsterdam Pendants in very good condition.
New old stock!
Four items
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s German Sölken Leuchten Cascading Frosted Glass & Chrome Hanging Light
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1970s Vintage German Sölken Leuchten chrome and bubbled frosted glass cascading hanging light. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian 1970s Armillary Style Pendant Light in Chrome
Located in New York, NY
A pendant light, produced in Italy circa 1970s, which includes a frosted glass globe surrounded by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Small Italian Arianna Piero Brombin for Artemide Lightbulb Shaped Pendant
By Artemide, Piero Brombin
Located in London, GB
1970s Small Italian 'Arianna' pendant hanging light designed by Piero Brombin for Artemide. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
H 39.38 in Dm 7.09 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s ring chandelier you’re looking for. Each 1970s ring chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970s ring chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s ring chandelier, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1970s ring chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glashütte Limburg, Aldo Nason and Arthur Jacobs are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1970s Ring Chandelier?
Prices for a 1970s ring chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $348 and can go as high as $8,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,848.
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 1970s Ring Chandelier
- 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, they did have wedding rings during the 1600s. However, exchanging rings during weddings was not common in all cultures. In Europe, many couples presented each other with rings to symbolize their marriage vows. The wedding ring tradition actually dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Explore a wide variety of wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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Regency Brass 8 Light Chandelier
Modern And Rare Murano With Glass Rods
Three Arm Ceiling Lights
Verner Panton Wire Lamp