1970s Swedish Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
This Swedish ceiling light from the 1970s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design.
Brass
Italian Midcentury "Magic Eye" Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini, 1970s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury "Magic Eye" Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini, 1970s Large ceiling light with large white stripes and a large central len made of sparkling clear Murano glass.
Brass
Hoffmeister Leuchten “Cone Head” Flush Mount, Brass & Textured Glass, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hoffmeister Leuchten flush mount ceiling light, Germany, 1970s. Often referred to as the “Cone Head” model, this design combines a textured glass dome with a sculptural brass cone el...
Brass
Petite Flush Mount frosted Ice Bubble Pattern Glass Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Massive Leuchten Glass Bubble Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A gorgeous glass bubble-pattern flush mount ceiling light by Massive Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1970s.
Metal
Petite Flush Mount frosted Ice Pattern Glass Massive Leuchten Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Massive Leuchten Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A gorgeous glass ice pattern flush mount ceiling light by Massive Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1970s.
Metal
Space Age 1970s Chandelier by Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful Mazzega Murano 1970s ceiling light. The glass is caramel/beige with hints of green on the tip of the glass.
Metal, Chrome
Italian modern Red metal Wall lamp by Sankey Targetti, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in MIlano, IT
It can also be used as a ceiling light. Produced by Sankey Targetti 1970s.
Metal
Large Gilded Banci Firenze Lamp Hollywood Regency Flush Mount, Italy 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful and large Hollywood Regency Mid Century Banci Firenze Ceiling or Wall Light from the 1970s. This beautiful, large Florentine lamp consisting of many gilded leaves and a cen...
Iron
Large Murano Glass Leaf Flush Mount Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking Italian Murano glass flush mount ceiling light from the 1970s, crafted with sixteen sculptural hand-formed glass leaves arranged in a dramatic floral composition around a ...
Brass
Space Age Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri, Italy, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, PA
Ceiling light designed by Tony Zuccheri, 1970s. Five Murano glasses set on a metal base.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano fluch mount by Franco Luce, 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, PA
Lovely Murano glass flowers ceiling light, designed by Franco Luce, 1970s. Every flower is unique in it's shape since the are hand blown.
Metal
Large Mid-Century Glass Flush Mount, Attributed to J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large German Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light, dating from the 1970s and attributed to J.T.
Aluminum
Beautiful Flush Mount frosted Ice Bubble Pattern Glass by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Doria Leuchten Glass Bubble Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A gorgeous glass bubble-pattern flush mount ceiling light by Doria Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1970s.
Metal
Iridescent Murano Glass and Brass Floral Flush Mount
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iridescent Murano glass and brass floral ceiling light or wall light. Italy,1970s Measures: Diameter 54 cm.
Brass
$1,835Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Oirlo, LI
Gaetano Sciolari vintage brass 18 light Pistillo candlestick ceiling lamp, 1970s, Italy.
Gold Plate, Steel
Four Italian Brass Chandeliers with White Murano Glass Lotus Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ceiling light has five sockets for incandescent lamps with screw base or E27 type LEDs.
Brass
Square Glass Ceiling Light by Veca, 1970s, Italy
By VECA
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful square glass hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The light is made of thick glass. It has an amazing transparent color and it is very solid. The four glass parts are...
Aluminum
Extraordinary Aluminium and Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Mazegga, 1970s, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful Murano glass hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The light is made of thick Murano. It has an amazing color and it is very solid. The three glass parts are secure to...
Aluminum
$1,788Sale Price|20% Off
Set of Two Huge Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Sconces Kalmar Style, Germany 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany in the 1970s. It is made fro...
Metal
Petite Organic Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite organic bubble 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 o...
Metal
Petite Amber Glass Sunflower Pattern 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 ...
Metal
Bubble Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount Light from Germany, very heavy glass. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up t...
Metal
Large Gernan Vintage Bubble Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing blown bubble glass and chrome flush mount. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 9.
Chrome
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