Temde Mandarin Chandelier Orbit Disco By E.R. Nele, 1973
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Vienna, AT
Temde 'Mandarin' Chandelier Orbit Disco By E.R. Nele, 1973 Switzerland A rare chandelier designed Eva Reneé Nele that captures the orbitual ball-chandelier in a rather fascinating, ...
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier with Brass Accents, 1973
Located in bari, IT
Suspension chandelier produced in Italy in the mid-1970s. Made of Murano glass in a yellow color with a brown insert. The chandelier ends are made of brass. Haokah - Metal Flesh
Brass
Carlo Nason Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, 1973
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in bari, IT
1970s chandelier attributable to Carlo Nason for Mazzega steel structure and worked and curved Murano glass When you purchase vintage design products on our website, the cost includ...
Murano Glass
Kazuhide Takahama, Saori, Ceiling Light, Sirrah, 1973
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Paris, FR
Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010) Saori 52 A white canvas and metal square ceiling light, the white canvas stretched on an oblique arched stem on a flat metal support. Produced by Sirr...
Canvas
Leucos Pendant Light by Giusto Toso, circa 1973
By Giusto Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Leucos chandelier in opalescent glass, designed by Giusto Tosa, circa 1973.
Brass
Large Leucos Pendant Light by Giusto Toso, circa 1973
By Giusto Toso, Leucos Design Lab
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Leucos chandelier in opalescent glass, designed by Giusto Tosa, circa 1973.
Blown Glass
White Acrylic Spherical Pendants, Kartell, c. 1973
By Kartell
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available. Unique ceiling lamps by Kartell. The cords can be adjusted up to 9 feet.
Glass, Plastic
Pair of Garbo pendant lamps by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973
By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Garbo Pendant Lamps by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973 Elegant and rare pair of pendant lamps model "Garbo," designed by Japanese artist Mariyo Yagi and produced by Sirrah in 1...
Metal
Italian Fused Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 1973
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian fused flush mounted light fixture. Chrome round mounting ring. Each crystal hangs down with a small chain. Fixture is made up of 28 fused slag glass type pieces that measure ...
Slag Glass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Impressive Pair of Sona Lamps by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1973
By Carlo Nason, Lumenform
Located in Woudrichem, NL
An impressive pair of blown iridescent glass Sona lamps designed by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1973. The large mouth blown iridescent glass globes have a diameter of 38 cm and...
Blown Glass
Rare Bent Karlby Ceiling Light by LYFA, Denmark, 1973
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Haderslev, DK
The rare Pantre by Bent Karlby for Lyfa mid 1960s Denmark. Sections of blue and red lacquered parts divided with a grey belt of lighting shining through the sides. Light is also ...
Aluminum
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba II’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The ‘Yotsuba' chandelier is only produced fo...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Pair of "Sona" Lamps, 1973
By Carlo Nason, Lumenform
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pair of blown iridescent glass Sona lamps designed by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, The large mouth blown iridescent glass globes can be adjusted by the chromed beam. The lamp c...
Chrome
Paolo Rizzatto per Arteluce, Lampada da parete, 1973
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Baranzate, IT
Lampada da parete di grandi dimensioni, modello 265, disegnata da Paolo Rizzatto e prodotta da Arteluce, Italia, 1973.
Metal
Suspension model 'Uchiwa Ju-Yon' by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Brussels, BE
Suspension model 'Uchiwa Ju-Yon' by Ingo Maurer, 1973.
Paper
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H 27.56 in Dm 43.31 in
Ju-Yon Chandelier, Uchiwa Series By Ingo Maurer For Design M, Germany 1973
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This extremely rare, exquisite hanging lamp, Ju-Yon, is a part of Ingo Maurer’s Uchiwa series, designed for Design M in 1974, which epitomizes the dynamic and innovating essence of 1...
Bamboo
Original "Flowerpot" Pendant, Model VP1, in Blue by Verner Panton, 1973
By Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
Original "Flowerpot" pendant, model VP1 lacquered blue and red on the inside. The pendant was designed in 1968 by Verner Panton, this item is from 1973.
Metal
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H 114.18 in W 39.38 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Garbo pendant lights by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973
By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah
Located in TOURS, FR
Pair Garbo Pendant Lamps by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973 A sophisticated and rare pair of tall "Garbo" pendant lamps, designed by Japanese artist Mariyo Yagi and crafted by Si...
Metal
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H 92.52 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Set of Three Mariyo Yagi 'Garbo' Ceiling Lamps for Sirrah, Italy 1973
By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Hellouw, NL
An impressive set of three ‘Garbo’ ceiling lights by Japanese designer Mariyo Yagi, manufactured by Sirrah. These lamps are highly versatile and can be placed individually, side by s...
Metal
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H 29.93 in Dm 24.41 in L 29.93 in
Pendant 2133 by Gino Sarfatti 1973, Arteluce, Flos Italy Lighting, Midcentury
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Ceiling lamp designed in 1973 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Black metal structure, circular diffuser in white lacquered metal.
Metal
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H 29.93 in Dm 24.41 in L 29.93 in
Pendant 2133 by Gino Sarfatti 1973, Arteluce, Flos Italy Lighting, Midcentury
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Ceiling lamp designed in 1973 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Black metal structure, circular diffuser in white lacquered metal.
Metal
Rare Erik Höglund Wrought Iron & Glass Chandelier
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Höglund worked with Boda from 1953 to 1973. This chandelier has 6 electrified arms and 12 arms for candles.
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Large ‘Yotsuba’ chandelier in excellent condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The ‘Yotsuba' chandelier is only produced for one ...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba II’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Large ‘Yotsuba’ chandelier in excellent condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The ‘Yotsuba' chandelier is only produced for one year.
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Italian Chandelier 2133 for Flos Arteluce, 1973
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury chandelier "2133". This wonderful piece was designed by Gino Sarfatti in Italy for Flos Arteluce during 1973.
Metal
Rare Ju-Yon Ceiling Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare lamp named Ju-Yon made of 14 delicate fans which are made of bamboo and rice paper, designed from Ingo Maurer, 1973. The fans are attached with clamps to a bamboo ...
Bamboo, Rice Paper
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H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Teli, A Pendant Light, Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) Kd51/R - Teli A metal and polyethylene fabric rectangular pendant light. With a Flos label underneath. Produc...
Metal
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H 27.56 in Dm 43.31 in
Ju-Yon Chandelier, Uchiwa Series By Ingo Maurer For Design M, Germany 1973
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This extremely rare, exquisite hanging lamp, Ju-Yon, is a part of Ingo Maurer’s Uchiwa series, designed for Design M in 1974, which epitomizes the dynamic and innovating essence of 1...
Bamboo
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H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
"Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in fabric and metal. Model: "Teli" by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Ju-Yon Bamboo and Paper Pendant Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare lamp named Ju-Yon made of 14 delicate fans which are made of bamboo and rice paper, designed from Ingo Maurer, 1973. The fans are attached with clamps to a bambo...
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa Shichi Bamboo and Paper Pendant Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare lamp named Shichi made of seven delicate fans which are made of bamboo and rice paper, designed from Ingo Maurer, 1973. It makes beautiful natural light, dependin...
Bamboo, Paper
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli KD51/R Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A minimalist Teli - "sheets of cloth" in the Italian Language - hanging lamp produced in the 1970s by Flos. The idea for this suspension lamp model Kd51/r came to the Achille and ...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli Kd51/r hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A Teli - "sheets of cloth" in the Italian Language - hanging lamp with stripes produced in the 1970s by Flos. The idea for this suspension lamp model Kd51/r came to the Achille and ...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli KD51/R Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A minimalist Teli - "sheets of cloth" in the Italian Language - hanging lamp produced in the 1970s by Flos. The idea for this suspension lamp model Kd51/r came to the Achille and ...
Aluminum, Brass
Suspension Model 'Uchiwa Ju-Yon' by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Brussels, BE
Suspension model 'Uchiwa Ju-Yon' by Ingo Maurer, 1973.
Paper
Contemporary Ice Drum Chandelier, circa 1973
Located in Portland, OR
If Santa was a '70s-chic hipster, he'd have this icy confection suspended over the dining room table in his swinging North Pole pad. Dripping with cool sparkle and Contemporary caché...
Paavo Tynell (Finish 1890-1973) Large "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Beautiful brass"Snowflake" chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito Oy. The light source consists of four bulbs concealed in the perforated base. Dozens of "snowflakes" ...
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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