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Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa
By Torsten Thorup, Gubi, Claus Bonderup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Fennel Seed
By Torsten Thorup, Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup and Thorup 'Semi' pendant in Fennel Seed. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin
By Torsten Thorup, Gubi, Claus Bonderup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' pendant in Roasted Pumpkin. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Anthracite Gray
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup, Claus Bonderup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Anthracite Gray. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in White
By Torsten Thorup, Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup and Thorup 'Semi' pendant in white. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

Semi Light Pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Geneve, CH
Semi light pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup Dimensions: 23.5 x 47 x 47 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Semi Light Pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Geneve, CH
Semi-light pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup Dimensions: 23.5 x 47 x 47 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large Bonderup and Thorup Chrome 'Semi' Pendant
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup and Thorup chrome 'Semi' pendant. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Chrome, Aluminum

Large Bonderup and Thorup Brass 'Semi' Pendant
By Torsten Thorup, Gubi, Claus Bonderup
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup and Thorup brass 'Semi' pendant. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass, Aluminum

Modern Semi Pendant Chrome Decorative Lamp by Thorup & Bonderup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Large Bonderup and Thorup chrome 'Semi' pendant. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Bonderup and Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Black
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' pendant in black. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Yellow Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, Denmark
By Torsten Thorup, Claus Bonderup
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small Semi pendant lamp designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup, Denmark in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fog & Mørup Brass 'Semi' Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Danish design first produced in 1968, the 'Semi' pendant by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier "Semi" Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Paris, FR
designers: Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup. This suspension was created in a competition organized by the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chrome pendant lamp designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup in 1967. The Semi
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Semi" Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp designed in the 1960s in Denmark by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Semi pendant lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Firenze, FI
La Semi Pendant Lamp è un'iconica lampada a sospensione disegnata da Claus Bonderup e Torsten
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mat Silver Colored Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for F&M
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous model 'Semi' or 'witch hat' pendant lamp was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Semi Pendant Lamp by Bondrup & Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Semi pendant light in white. Elegant shape, narrow in profile. The entire shape of the luminaire
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage IKEA 80s semi-pendel by Gubi for Ikea, by Bonderup & Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, IKEA
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic vintage silver or chrome pendant lamp, Gubi for Ikea by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern Metal Semi Chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern gold and white metal Semi chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Denmark Modern Semi Chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark modern white glossy metal Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lamp mod. "SEMI" by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup -
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Firenze, FI
Lampada a sospensione "SEMI" disegnata da Claus Bonderup e Torsten Thorup per la rinomata azienda
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Danish Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1955
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1955 Chandelier mod
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Ceiling Lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Ceiling lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s Chandelier mod. Semi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Danish Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1955
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
. Produced by Fog & Mørup in 1955 and designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup. In good condition, it
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
By Lyfa, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Jo Hammerborg, Kay Korbing, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design Bonderup and Thorup Condition: Very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
By Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design Bonderup and Thorup Condition: Very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Chrome
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Small, Chrome
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Small, White
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, White
Semi Pendant, Small, White
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Black
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Black
Semi Pendant, Medium, Black
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, White
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, White
Semi Pendant, Medium, White
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Black
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Black
Semi Pendant, Large, Black
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Large, White
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, White
Semi Pendant, Large, White
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Orange Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Small, Enameled Metal
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Medium, Enameled Metal
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Gold Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
. Large pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup for Fog&Morup, Denmark, 1967. The quality and
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Semi Pendant, Large, Dark Cocoa Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Small, Dark Cocoa Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Fennel Seed Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Dusty Blue Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Roasted Pumpkin Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Medium, Dark Cocoa Glossy
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Dusty Blue Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Fennel Seed Glossy
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Roasted Pumpkin Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Large “Semi Pendant” Chandelier by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 Midcentury Style
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large “Semi Pendant” ceiling lamp by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 midcentury chandelier in white
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1970s, Tulip Design, Space Age
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Cork, IE
This original "Semi" or „which hat“ pendant lamps was made by the prolific Danish designers Claus
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Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant Lamp by Fog&Morup, brass, gold, Denmark Design
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup for Fog&Morup, Denmark, 1967. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large lamp mod. Semi, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Lampada a sospensione modello "Semi" di Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup e prodotta da Fog & Morup
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large lamp mod. Semi, 1970s
Large lamp mod. Semi, 1970s
H 55.12 in Dm 27.56 in
Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, RAAK, Lyfa, Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Very nice Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and the appearance of the lamp is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
H 9.06 in Dm 18.51 in
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandelier Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup. Good condition, with some slight signs of aging. Measurements in
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup, Claus Bonderup
Located in Lisbon, PT
Semi pendant lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup, Denmark, 1980s. Based on two quarter-circles
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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Danish Aluminum Semi Pendant by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup, 60s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the wire is 150cm (4.9ft) and can be shortened to your preference. The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not i...
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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Bonderup Thorup Semi Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bonderup thorup semi pendant for your home. A bonderup thorup semi pendant — often made from metal, aluminum and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bonderup thorup semi pendant, we have 139 options in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bonderup thorup semi pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bonderup thorup semi pendant bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made bonderup thorup semi pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup and Torsten Thorup are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bonderup Thorup Semi Pendant?

The average selling price for a bonderup thorup semi pendant at 1stDibs is $839, while they’re typically $278 on the low end and $8,000 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.

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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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