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60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Ball Lamp Doria Glass Space Age Design
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Ball Lamp Doria Glass Space Age Design

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Ball Lamp Doria Glass Space Age Design

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp ball lamp Doria glass space age design Object: spherical lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimen...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders
Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders

Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders

By Erik Höglund

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming candle chandelier! This 60s Wrought Iron Chandelier with eight Swedish Art Glasses holds ball globe candles which are not incl...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

XXL 60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Spherical Lamp Ball Design 60s
XXL 60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Spherical Lamp Ball Design 60s

XXL 60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Spherical Lamp Ball Design 60s

By Limburg

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

XXL 60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg spherical lamp Ball Design 60s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 D...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design

By Hillebrand

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Hillebrand glass space age design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Hillebrand Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-19...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design

By Hillebrand

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Hillebrand glass space age design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Hillebrand Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-19...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Chrom 6-Flame
60s 70s Lamp Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Chrom 6-Flame

60s 70s Lamp Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Chrom 6-Flame

By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp cascade lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Chrom 6-flame Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Staff Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 37cm x ...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design

60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sciolari Gold Brass Led Crystal Mid-Century Chandelier 12 Lights Stilkronen, 70s
Sciolari Gold Brass Led Crystal Mid-Century Chandelier 12 Lights Stilkronen, 70s

Sciolari Gold Brass Led Crystal Mid-Century Chandelier 12 Lights Stilkronen, 70s

By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilkronen

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Twelve lights chandelier from Gaetano Sciolari, production made for Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s. Eight lights down and four lights up. Brass gold-plated. Transparent elements in Led Cr...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones

Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones

By Palwa

Located in München, DE

Fantastic and beautiful small 70s Palwa brass ceiling or wall lamp with faceted crystal stones. Very high-quality workmanship and elegant design, frame is made entirely of brass. M...

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Vintage 1970s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

4-Light italian Chandelier Glass Cubes, Space Age from 70s by Gaetano Sciolari
4-Light italian Chandelier Glass Cubes, Space Age from 70s by Gaetano Sciolari

4-Light italian Chandelier Glass Cubes, Space Age from 70s by Gaetano Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Venezia, IT

4-light chandelier with glass cubes, chromed metal and geometric structure by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy. Additional information: Material: Brass, Chrome plating, Glass, M...

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones

Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones

By Palwa

Located in München, DE

Very beautiful 1970s Palwa brass ceiling lamp with faceted crystal stones. Very high quality workmanship and elegant design, frame made entirely of brass. Manufactured by Palwa i...

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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 70s
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 70s

1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 70s

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

A stunning Large Murano glass Chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. (Serie: CEO) The Chandelier is composed of 35 thick textured glass el...

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s

1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s

By Palwa

Located in Aachen, NRW

A wonderful and high-quality gilded Flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like cryst...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Unispot Ceiling Lamp by Bent Gantzel-Boysen, 70s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Unispot Ceiling Lamp by Bent Gantzel-Boysen, 70s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Unispot Ceiling Lamp by Bent Gantzel-Boysen, 70s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Poulsen Unispot wall or ceiling light in white and black. This piece has an attribution mark, Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard). The wiring of this item may be original and might need ...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch

By Arthur King

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Brutalist 70s Pendant/brooch in the manner of Arthur King.

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Danish Design, Necklace in Tin with Pink Stone, Modern Design, 1960s-1970s
Danish Design, Necklace in Tin with Pink Stone, Modern Design, 1960s-1970s

Danish Design, Necklace in Tin with Pink Stone, Modern Design, 1960s-1970s

Located in bronshoj, DK

Necklace in tin with pink stone. Modern design, 60 / 70 s. Chain measures: 70 cm. Pendant measures: 6,7 cm x 4 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in acrylic & brass
Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in acrylic & brass

Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in acrylic & brass

$1,440 / item

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in acrylic & brass

By Cristiana Bertolucci

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Astro Pop Contemporary Design Pendant Lamp design by Cristiana Bertolucci With a 70's style, The Astro Pop Pendant has a 70's style with a modern twist.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Doria Amber and Clear Glass Globe Pendant.
Doria Amber and Clear Glass Globe Pendant.

Doria Amber and Clear Glass Globe Pendant.

$2,331

H 27.56 in Dm 14.57 in

Doria Amber and Clear Glass Globe Pendant.

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Antwerp, BE

A typical 70s design pendant what will match in any contemporary interior.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Copper Cylinder Pendant Lights Attributed to Hoogervorst
Set of 3 Copper Cylinder Pendant Lights Attributed to Hoogervorst

Set of 3 Copper Cylinder Pendant Lights Attributed to Hoogervorst

By J. J. M. Hoogervorst

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The copper-and-black pairing and the kinetic quality of the sawtooth cutout band place these firmly within the decorative current of 1960s–70s European pendant lighting. The set sho...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Red for Stilnovo
'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Red for Stilnovo

'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Red for Stilnovo

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Interlux, Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

Stilnovo was relaunched in 2019 with a commitment to faithfully re-edition its legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship The 'Lampiatta'...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo

'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Interlux, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Glendale, CA

Stilnovo was relaunched in 2019 with a commitment to faithfully re-edition its legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship The 'Lampiatta'...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

1960s 1970s Pendant Light Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
1960s 1970s Pendant Light Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design

1960s 1970s Pendant Light Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1960s/70s Lamp, Pendant Light, Glass Ceiling Lamp, Space Age Design Item: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 25cm He...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson T766 Pendant Lamp, Brass & Metal, Sweden, 1960
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T766 Pendant Lamp, Brass & Metal, Sweden, 1960

Hans-Agne Jakobsson T766 Pendant Lamp, Brass & Metal, Sweden, 1960

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Paris, IDF

The brass parts are removable. lamps, "T-766", brass/perforated brass, 1960/70's. Good condition. 2 pendant lamps available.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson White Trumpet Pendant Model T 625 for Markaryd 1970s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson White Trumpet Pendant Model T 625 for Markaryd 1970s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson White Trumpet Pendant Model T 625 for Markaryd 1970s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Helsinki, FI

A minimalist T 625 pendant designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Markaryd during the 1960-70s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Harvey Guzzini Space-Age Pendant Light, Chrome & ABS, Slovenia, 1970
Harvey Guzzini Space-Age Pendant Light, Chrome & ABS, Slovenia, 1970

Harvey Guzzini Space-Age Pendant Light, Chrome & ABS, Slovenia, 1970

$886Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Harvey Guzzini Space-Age Pendant Light, Chrome & ABS, Slovenia, 1970

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Space-age pendant '70s. Shade is made of chrome top, white ABS plastic and opaline globe.

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s
Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s

Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare chrome Sciolari Space Age by Italian modern design 70s Sciolari pendant ,in original good condition.The pendant has one socket requiring E27 bulb that are hidden in the opa...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Transparent and Blue Murano Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy
Transparent and Blue Murano Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy

Transparent and Blue Murano Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This is a high quality item, made in Italy, in the 70s. The pendant features a white varnished metal frame and a spherical transparent and blue Murano glass shade.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chanel 70s Gripoix Cross Pin/Pendant
Chanel 70s Gripoix Cross Pin/Pendant

Chanel 70s Gripoix Cross Pin/Pendant

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel rare and collectible 70s cross pin that can be worn as a pendant. Gripoix (poured glass) multicolor cabochons in excellent condition.

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Isla Dome Necklace
Isla Dome Necklace

Isla Dome Necklace

By Pamela Zamore

Located in Boston, MA

A gleaming finish of polished ridges and sandblasted channels evokes both the nobility of ancient worlds and the glamour of the 70’s. 18K yellow gold, 8.63g Pendant diameter 22 mm 2...

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Isla Triple Oval Necklace
Isla Triple Oval Necklace

Isla Triple Oval Necklace

By Pamela Zamore

Located in Boston, MA

A gleaming finish of polished ridges and sandblasted channels evokes both the nobility of ancient worlds and the glamour of the 70’s. 18K yellow gold, 9.80g Pendant measures 40 mm i...

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Isla Monolith Necklace
Isla Monolith Necklace

Isla Monolith Necklace

By Pamela Zamore

Located in Boston, MA

A gleaming finish of polished ridges and sandblasted channels evokes both the nobility of ancient worlds and the glamour of the 70’s. 18K yellow gold, 20.85g Pendant measures 45 mm ...

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Isla Shield Necklace
Isla Shield Necklace

Isla Shield Necklace

By Pamela Zamore

Located in Boston, MA

A gleaming finish of polished ridges and sandblasted channels evokes both the nobility of ancient worlds and the glamour of the 70’s. 18K yellow gold, 6.08g Pendant measures 19 mm i...

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff
Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff

Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff

$1,049

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Athens, Attiki

Saturno pendant light by Kazuo Motzawa dating from the 60s and 70s.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

70s Vintage Diamond Drop Earrings Braided 14k Yellow Gold 1.25" Length Pendant
70s Vintage Diamond Drop Earrings Braided 14k Yellow Gold 1.25" Length Pendant

70s Vintage Diamond Drop Earrings Braided 14k Yellow Gold 1.25" Length Pendant

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish braided diamond drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). Diamonds total an estimated 0.30 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 clarity). The elegant...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Boho Hand-Carved Tremolite Jade Pendant Necklace with Silk Knot & Tassel
70s Boho Hand-Carved Tremolite Jade Pendant Necklace with Silk Knot & Tassel

70s Boho Hand-Carved Tremolite Jade Pendant Necklace with Silk Knot & Tassel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage tremolite jade necklace features a hand-carved openwork jade bead enclosed in its jade cage carving suspended from an intricate knotted silk cord with a traditional Chin...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade

70s Panda Face Pendant Statement Necklace w Woven Black Leather Chain By RAZZA
70s Panda Face Pendant Statement Necklace w Woven Black Leather Chain By RAZZA

70s Panda Face Pendant Statement Necklace w Woven Black Leather Chain By RAZZA

By RAZZA

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '70s - Extremely rare, hard to find piece - 18" link chain with woven black leather - Gold plated - 3" x 3" three dimensional...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Christian Dior Faux Jade Pendant
Christian Dior Faux Jade Pendant

Christian Dior Faux Jade Pendant

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Large domed pendant hangs from chunky gilt chaining signed by Grosse who manufactured for Dior in the 1960's and 70's. chain 20".

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Italian Bitossi Netter Attri. Ashtray Catchall Yellow
Italian Bitossi Netter Attri. Ashtray Catchall Yellow

Italian Bitossi Netter Attri. Ashtray Catchall Yellow

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

For necklace and cocktail ring shown search 1stDibs ref. #s: '70 Gold pendant necklace, search ref. #: LU4068223876152 Opal and gold cocktail ring, search ref. #: LU4068222694242

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Terracotta

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70s Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 70s pendant available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every 70s pendant was constructed with great care. Find 316 options for an antique or vintage 70s pendant now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 70s pendant — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 70s pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 70s pendant over the years, but those crafted by Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari and Eva Menz for Atelier001 are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 70s Pendant?

Prices for a 70s pendant start at $1 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $1,651.

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.