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Essential and Minimal Italian Ceiling Light, 1970s Veca Design
By VECA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Italian ceiling light 1970s Veca design, Italian art glass.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling lamp with havana glass shade and painted metal frame. The lamp is fully working
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Wall/Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Midcentury Wall/Ceiling Light, 1970s
Midcentury Wall/Ceiling Light, 1970s
H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970's
Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970's
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970's
Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970's
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Space Age Pendant Lamp – Green & White Retro Ceiling Light (1970s)
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vintage Space Age Pendant Lamp – Green & White Retro Ceiling Light (1970s) This stunning Space Age
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage ceiling or wall light made in East Germany during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white
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Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Industrial Pendant Light / Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design period 1970 to 1979 Year of production Production period 1970 to 1979
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Glass Wall Or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Was used in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Was used in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Was used in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Vintage Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Was used in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Vintage Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Emergency Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1970s. It featutes a light grey iron body and a milk glass cover. The socket requires standard E27 / E26
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Vintage Emergency Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
ceiling light.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Emergency Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
ceiling light. Not original hole for a cable in the iron frame.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Industrial Soviet Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s. It features a grey metal body
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Vintage 1970s Russian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Refreshing Scandinavian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Refreshing ceiling light on a flower shaped plastic shade and cupola in opaline glass. Most
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Plastic

Large Murano glass swirl ceiling light, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Large white Murano glass swirl ceiling light. Adjustable wire to ceiling. It still holds its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Wall and Ceiling light 1970s mid century
Located in Praha, CZ
Milk glass, for wall or ceiling, 22 pieces in stock, price per piece 1xE26 or E27 bulb US wiring
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Wall and Ceiling light 1970s mid century
Wall and Ceiling light 1970s mid century
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of milk glass, metal New cabling. 2x E27 or E26 bulb. Re-polished. Good Original condition. US wiring compatible.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Milk Glass,Metal New cabling 2x E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, metal 1x75W,E27 or E26 socket New cabling Re-polished Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970's
H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Brown Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial bakelite wall lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a
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Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Industrial Cast Aluminium Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
require E 27 light bulbs. It can be also used as a ceiling lamp. Weight of the lamp is 7 kg.
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Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Iron

Futuristic Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful amber glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with brass metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Vol...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Petite Brutalist Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite flush mount. Gorgeous textured amber glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Vintage Square Milk Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Was used in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Limburg Attributed Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Germany's top lighting manufacturer, Glasshutte Limburg and remeniscent of lighting designed by Helena Tynell, these flush mounts feature a unique bubble glass lense c...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Beige Italian Industrial Iron Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial iron wall lamp made in Italy during the 1970s. It features an iron body, milky
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Multicolor Rainbow Murano Glass with Murrine Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
highlights of murrine Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 3 standard European e27 lamp holders, possible
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Clear Glass Sunflower Pattern Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Nuremberg, Germany. Can also be used as wall light.
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
. Thanks to its large size, its truly unique design and superb condition this ceramic chandelier will light
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Monumental Bubble Pattern Glashütte Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Italian Vintage Adjustable Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white hand blown Murano glass pendant light. Italy, 1970s. Measures: Diameter (glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful Bubble Pattern Limburg Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Beautiful Bubble Pattern Limburg Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
1970s ceiling lights in brass and Murano glass "Pelugoso". Pulegoso glass is full of bubbles
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Jean Perzel Large Round "Queen's Necklace" Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel Art Deco design round "Queen's Necklace" flush mount ceiling light with a row
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Stunning Amber Glass & Wood Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s Massive Lighting
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful amber glass and wood flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by massive lightning
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Petite Clear Glass Sunflower Pattern Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Nuremberg, Germany. Can also be used as wall light.
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Petite Amber Glass Sunflower Pattern Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sunflower pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found on an ...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Palermo, Large Size Murano Clear trasparent Vintage Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 9 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch for Usa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Catania, Large Size Murano Clear trasparent Vintage Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
, ispired to Catania City in Sicily Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 9 standard European e27 lamp
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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Lightolier Tubular Chome Flush Mount Wall Sconce Lamp or Ceiling Light 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century space age wall mount sconce or ceiling light by Lightolier West circa 1970s Flush
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Floral Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency style gilt metal floral flush mount or ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Metal

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Ceiling Light 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of ceiling light 1970s for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ceiling light 1970s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Ceiling light 1970s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Ceiling light 1970s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ceiling light 1970s over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari and Peill & Putzler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ceiling Light 1970s?

Prices for ceiling light 1970s start at $20 and top out at $49,129 with the average selling for $1,500.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Ceiling Light 1970s
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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