$2,777Sale Price|20% Off
Italien Brass Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1940s, 55cm
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp with natural patina, 1940s. 3 x E14 socket Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Brass
$612Sale Price|40% Off
Fog & Mørup Brass Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1962
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice metal pendant lamp. Fog & Mørup.? 1960s good condition New rewired.
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century Danish brass pendant lamp from the 1980s embodies timeless Scandinavian design with its minimalist form and high-quality materials.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Florian Schulz brass pendant Lamp
Located in Bremen, DE
Beautiful & Orginal Florian Schulz Design Pendant Lamp from the 70s. Perfect patinated brass.
Brass
Mid-20th Century Blue Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large factory pendant, blue enamel White interior, brass top Weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for in...
Brass, Enamel
Stilnovo, Mid-Century Brass Pendant Lamp from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this pendant lamp manufactured by Stilnovo during the 50s. Made from brass, lacquer, opaline glass, glass. No cracks or c...
Brass
French "Clichy" Green Glass Pendant Lamp, Brass Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for i...
Brass
French Clichy Green Glass Pendant Lamp, Brass Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tube Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Former church lamp from the 60s. A functional design of simple elegance. The lamp body is formed by a tube made of brass. The material has a wonderfully dark patina. Inside is the s...
Metal
French Clichy Glass Pendant Lamp, Brass Holder, Mid-20th Century, 20"
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” white glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for i...
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass and Plastic Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
An original Italian Mid Century Modern pendant lamp from the 1970s, crafted with a polished brass structure and layered frosted plastic shades.
Brass
Mid-century Modern Heavy Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Heavy Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Austria One E27 socket.
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best thing about pendant lights—besides their stylish look—is that they are an excellent option for making interiors appear more spacious. They can focus light or add an accent t...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Green Enamel Pendant Lamp with Frosted Glass & Brass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Frosted glass with brass top. Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
Brass, Enamel
Wicker Pendant Lamp, Copper & Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hannover, DE
This is arguably one of the most elegant wicker lamps, with an exclusive, timeless design. Although it was previously attributed to the Kalmar company and designer Paavo Tynell, ther...
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp Deigned by Massive
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful vintage brass lamp, produced in Belgian by Massive. The lamp has beautiful shapes, the arms are swirled, which give a dynamic effect. The lamp has 12 light points (E27). ...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass & Pink Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Brass & Pink Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Austria One E27 socket.
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp with Textured Opal Glass Shade, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pendant ceiling lamp, with its minimalist and geometric structure, represents a perfect way to elevate a space with traditional elegance, while offering the modern touch of mid-...
Brass
Beautiful height-adjustable original Mid Century Modern brass pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, large, original Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp. The large shade, rod, canopy, and socket are made of brass.
Brass
Original Mid-Century Modern Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant and typical works from the post-war era, with nickel-plated brass arms and handcut crystal hangings. Materials and techniques notes: brass, nickel-plated, handcut crysta...
Crystal, Brass
Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury counterbalance lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany circa 1960 Elegant burnished brass pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a brass 12.6 inch shade and heavy counter...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Link Pendant Lamp Polished Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With a shimmering round and clear design, the Link suspension lamp brings a unique and alluring style any space. A poetic, organic shape that expresses a feeling of light weight and ...
Brass
Mid-century Yellow Fabric Brass Frame Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Green Plexi Conic Shade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard ligh...
Brass
$941Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-20th Century Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp from the Netherlands
Located in Opole, PL
Mid-20th Century Metal & Glass Pendant Lamp An electric pendant lamp, dated to the mid-20th century. A cylindrical metal lamp with subtle decorations, featuring simple transparent g...
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian pendant lamp from the 1960s is a refined example of mid-century lighting, combining brass, opal glass, and strong geometric form with notable elegance.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Italian Pendant Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid Century Italian Pendant Lamp. Beautiful design made in solid bronze plates. The lamp has just been electrified and all the cables have been changed exce...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Rattan
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp, Brass & Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp with a brass frame and a two-piece glass shade, one of which is coloured.
Brass
Mid Century Brass Lobmeyr Chandelier - original
By Woka Lamps, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Very nice Viennese work in brass and crystal-glass from 1960 TECHNICAL DATA Height: 60 cm (23.62 in) ⌀: 80 cm (31.50 in) Sockets: 10x max. 40W Edison Screw Sockets E27 (E26 USA) for ...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century pendant lamp from Germany, dating back to the 1960s, features a striking cascade design with five textured glass shades suspended at varying heights.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1950s The lamp needs 3 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, and in working condition.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Xl Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern brass Italian XL pendant lamp, 1960s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
Brass, Metal
Amazing Mid Century Modern Brass & Parchment Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern parchment paper and wrought brass pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass and Glass Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant handmade chandelier in the style of the 1960ies in Vienna, total drop custom! This chandelier is customizable. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an...
Crystal, Brass
Viennese Brass Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Style, Diff. Colors Available
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant oval Viennese chandelier, design is typical for the period. All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixt...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous and exceptional Mid-Century Modern diabolo brass pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Brass
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Link III Pendant Lamp Polished Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With a shimmering round and clear design, the Link Pendant lamp brings a unique and alluring style any space. A poetic, organic shape that expresses a feeling of light weight and mot...
Brass
Large Crystalglass and Brass Chandelier Vienna Mid-Century Modern, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very solid and heavy crystal chandelier designed in the 1960ies. In three rows each with 26 very large (2.4" and 1.6" in diameter) glass prisms are arranged. Also a larger Version is...
Crystal, Brass
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier material: Brass gilded, other surfaces on request, handcut crystal-prisms, total drop as required Most components according to the UL regulations, with an ad...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century German Brass Atomic Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Dorothee Becker
By Dorothee Becker, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Mid-Century German brass Atomic ceiling pendant lamp by Dorothee Becker for Cosack in very nice original condition.
Brass
Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp – European Design (circa 1950-1960) This exceptional ceramic pendant lamp dates back to the mid-20th century and was likely crafted in Belgiu...
Brass
$1,694Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pendant lamp by WKR made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its exclusive design. The height of the lighting is adjustable. Max height: 61 cm Measurements of s...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp – Circa 1960, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp – Circa 1960, France Bring a burst of vintage elegance into your home with this stunning mid-century modern sunburst brass pendant lam...
Metal
Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Metal Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of mid-century pendant lamps from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, showcases the era's refined blend of form and function.
Metal, Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Brass Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp produced in Europe during the 1970s, attributed to Czechoslovak manufacture.
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Organic Bamboo Rattan and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Organic Bamboo Rattan and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s Gorgeous pendant lamp hand-crafted of curved bamboo with brass details and original wicker chain.
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Brass Pendants Lamps in Brass by Eje Ahlgren Bergboms, 1960s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and decorative pair of Swedish mid century ceiling pendant lamps in patinated brass designed by Eje Ahlgren and produced by Bergboms in Sweden during 1960s.
Brass
Extremely Rare Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp.
Brass
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in bronze finish.
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Spherical Glass Brass and Metal Mid Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This spherical glass brass and metal mid-century modern chandelier pendant lamp captures the timeless elegance and sleek design that defined 20th-century modernist interiors.
Metal, Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice perforated Brass pendant lamp ,Good original condition . manufactured by Fog & Mórup . 1960s Denmark
Brass
Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning ufo pendant hanging lamp with patinated brass attributed to Italy although Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinate...
Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendants lamp or hanging lights.
Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.