Bruno Munari, Bali, Pendant Light, Danese Milano, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Paris, FR
Bruno Munari (1907-1998) Bali A metal and acrylic pendant light, the acrylic square shade with cut angles on a cross shape brass frame.
Brass
Italian 'Acona Biconbi' Chrome Pendant by Bruno Munari, 1960s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Bruno Munari, an Italian pendant light from the 1960s, conceived as an exploration of geometry, movement, and light.
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern cart Cubobar by Bruno Munari for Stildomus, 1960s
By Bruno Munari, Stildomus
Located in MIlano, IT
Produced by Stildomus in 1960s and designed by Bruno Munari. Logo present. Good condition, light signs of age.
Glass, Wood
Bruno Munari Pendant Light for Danese Milano, Italy, 1959
By Bruno Munari
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
The ceiling suspension misses the aluminium cylinder. Bruno Munari is one of the most famous Italian designers of the 20th century.
Aluminum
Falkland Pendant Light by Bruno Munari for Danese
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Falkland pendant light by Bruno Munari for Danese. Elastic fabric diffuser, tubular aluminium structure.
Aluminum
"Bali" Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy 1958.
'Bali' Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy, in 1958.
Metal, Brass
'Esagonale' Pendant by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1959.
Aluminum
"Bali" Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Bali" suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danes Milano. Designed in Italy 1958.
Brass
Bali Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy, 1958.
Metal, Brass
Bruno Munari, Bali, Pendant Light, Danese, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Paris, FR
Bruno Munari (1907-1998) Bali A metal and acrylic pendant light, the acrylic square shade with cut angles on a cross shape brass frame.
Brass
"Bali" Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy, 1958.
Metal, Brass
"Bali" Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy, 1958.
Metal, Brass
Bruno Munari for Danese 'Bali' Table Lamp
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Munari for Danese, table lamp 'Bali', wood, plastic, brass, Italy, 1958 This 'Bali' table lamp by Bruno Munari has a warm light.
Brass
Bruno Munari for Danese 'Bali' Table Lamp
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Munari for Danese, table lamp 'Bali', wood, plastic, brass, Italy, 1958 This 'Bali' table lamp by Bruno Munari has a warm light.
Brass
$1,284
H 10.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s.
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
Resin
$3,353 / set
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features a mid century modern set of 3 nesting tables, done in solid beech wood with smoked glass tops. Tables can function as 3 separate pieces, or they can get stacked...
Beech
Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Resin
$4,774
H 9.06 in Dm 16.54 in
Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, Italy, 1960s
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pendant lamp is a sophisticated example of mid-century Italian design, created by the renowned designer Tito Agnoli for the esteemed lighting manufacturer Oluce in t...
Brass
$3,450
H 18.9 in Dm 30.71 in
Rare 'Mobiletto T128' Revolving Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptionally rare Mobiletto T128 revolving cabinet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. A masterful example of Borsani's innovative approach to furniture design, the T128 combi...
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS2 Pendant Lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1952
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS2 pendant lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1952.
Nickel
Italian, Large Pendant XI Luigi Massoni for Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White large Pendant by Massimo Luigi for Guzzini. Original condition, adjustable height.
Brass
$513
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Marcello Siard for Collections Longato Cart Bar "Game," Italy 1970s
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in Naples, IT
Longato "Game" beverage cart, a splendid piece designed by Marcello Siard. This versatile bar cart, made from Bayer's exclusive Novodur resin, is not only a practical bar accessory b...
Resin
$850
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
"Nippon" Pendant Light by Simon Henningsen for Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1970s
By Lyfa
Located in Dronten, NL
A bold, architectural pendant from the "Nippon" series, designed by Simon Henningsen for Danish manufacturer Lyfa. Constructed from folded sheet metal in a striking palette of black,...
Steel
$3,104Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Mario Marenco Chyntia Chandelier, Aluminum & Steel, Italy, 1974
By Mario Marenco, Artemide
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp model Chyntia in die-cut aluminum and satin-finished steel with futuristic and architectural shapes, by designer Mario Marenco for Artemide 1970s.
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.5"D Stem Length (inches): 15.25"Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Resin
$6,500
H 33.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Paul Mayen Habitat Pendant Chandelier, Polished Aluminum, Geometric, USA 1970s
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mayen for Habitat pendant lamp, USA, 1970s. Small hard-edge geometric pendant in polished aluminum, identified in the 1973 Habitat catalogue as a Multi-Reflector lamp, Style #30...
Aluminum
$1,700 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 12.6 in
Chrome pendant by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Livio Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Chrome pendant No. 6505 designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni and produced by Stilnovo Milano in the 1970s. The condition of this pendant is very good. The diameter of the l...
Metal
$4,451
H 13.78 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Carlo Hauner for Forma: Modular Square Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in Naples, IT
Modular coffee table made of wood, metal, and glass, designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma in Italy in the 1960s. It is divided into four different compartments: 1 remov...
Glass, Wood
Italian Modernist Bar Cart by Romeo Rega, Circa 1970
Located in Austin, TX
Modernist French bar cart made of brass and chrome by iconic Italian designer Romeo Rega. This piece has a top and bottom shelf of smoked glass. It is supported by original casters. ...
Brass, Chrome
$15,410 / set
H 59.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in
Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, made from oxidized copper green lacquered metal. Decorated with leaves and flowers. Married couple, slight variation in height.
Metal
Postmodern Design XL Wengé Coffee Table
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Modernist Design XL Wengé Coffee Table in the manner of Axel Vervoordt or Linteloo Designs. Made in Belgium, 1980's / 1990's period. Beautifully constructed low co...
Oak, Wenge
$16,000
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large sof...
Foam, Chenille
Luis Barragan '1902-1988' Night Stand Table, Mexico, 1958
By Luis Barragan
Located in Barcelona, ES
LUIS BARRAGÁN (1902-1988) Night Stand table From Casa del Pedregal (Casa Prieto López) Manufactured by Eleuterio Cortés México, 1962 Pine wood Measurements 60 cm x 50 cm x 48h cm ...
Wood, Pine
$2,700 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 12.21 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black Steel and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces made in the 1950s, featuring a combination of brass, black-painted steel and opaline glass. Each lamp consists of a circular brass wall plate connected t...
Metal, Brass
$9,500
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 9.75 in
Bronze-Patinated Iron and Parchment Table Lamp Attributed to Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful bronze-patinated iron table lamp attributed to Marc du Plantier with hand-stitched parchment shade. Please review photos for the condition of the parchment lampshade. Marc...
Iron
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
Travertine
$13,698
H 77.96 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Fantasma Grande in Cocoon & Metal by Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy, 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Fantasma Grande floor lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1961. This rare early production is in excellent condition, large version, designed by Tobia Scarpa in the early 1960s...
Metal
Model T-21 Pendant Light by Bernadotte for Bergboms, Sweden
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century pendant light by silversmith Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002) for Bergboms of Sweden, model T-21. A simple and elegant pendant light in painted metal and brass. The l...
Metal, Brass
$2,168 / set
H 71 in W 46 in D 45 in
Set of "Tulu" chairs by Kazhuide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 'Tulu' chairs by Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010) for Simon International, Italy, 1968. The Tulu chairs are slender, elegant, with a thin and slender profile that adapt with s...
Metal
$7,729
H 29.53 in W 57.49 in D 28.75 in L 29.53 in
“Down” two-seat sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Down” two-seat sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. An iconic Italian design sofa from the “Down” series. The design is defined by its striking balance between...
Mohair, Wood
$5,193Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of ceiling lamp in cocoon & metal produced by Artur Eisenkeil, Italy 1960.
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Coppia di lampade a soffitto prodotte e disegnate da Artur Eisenkeil, anni 60. Diffusore in resina spruzzata Cocoon, struttura in metallo verniciato. Impianto elettrico nuovo, Misure...
Metal
$10,800
H 13.78 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
Gianfranco Frattini Black Beech Kyoto Coffee Table For Knoll, Italy 1974
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto coffee table, Knoll Italy 1974 Dimensions are 44.5" x 44.5" x 13.78" This is the original production from cabinet-maker Ghianda, which was ma...
Wood
$8,561 / set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Pair of two lounge chairs in wool upholstery of Italian Production 1970
By Depas E D'urbino
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro set di 2 poltrone di produzione italiana, anni 70. Struttura in gommapiuma sagomata, rivestimento in lana, anelli perimetrali in metallo cromato, Questo raro set di poltrone d...
Metal
Pair of Vintage American Walnut Armchairs by Heritage Henredon
By Niels Otto Møller, Henredon, Heritage-Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of upholstered walnut vintage arm chairs produced by Heritage-Henredon of North Carolina. These quintessential mid-century chairs feature exquisitely carved solid fram...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
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.