60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions...
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimen...
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Hillebrand glass space age design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Hillebrand Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-19...
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Hillebrand glass space age design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Hillebrand Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-19...
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Chrom 6-Flame
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp cascade lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Chrom 6-flame Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Staff Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 37cm x ...
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Stilux Style Suspension Lamp made of Glass and Metal 60s Italy
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, IT
A striking pendant lamp with two opal glass diffusers, curved metal rod supports, and brass finishes. In the style of Stilux Milano, made in Italy in the 1960s. Where consistent with...
Metal, Brass
"Bilobo" Suspension Lamp in Bollicine Glass - Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Flos - 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Tags: #Bilobo #AfraTobiaScarpa #Flos #LampSuspension #GlassBollicine #MidCentury #ItalianDesign #LampVintage #Lighting #ItalianLamp #DesignIcon "Bilobo" designer hanging lamp, desig...
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Tricolour Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Italian tricolour chandelier, dating from the 1950-60’s. It has a striking and colourful design, the quality is excellent.
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli for Sothis, Italy 60s
By Gino Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Very interesting Murano glass Ceiling Lamp was designed by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli Sothis in Italy, in '60s. It is made of metal and Murano glass; with unique "Pulegoso" techni...
Chrome
Set of 3 MidCentury Studio Pottery Ceramic Pendant Lamp from Palette Design, 60s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three studio ceramics pendant lights from Palette Design. Functional lights and at the same time imposing objects. The design language muts organically. The peculiarity is here u.a....
Metal
Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws. Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket. Very good condition: very lig...
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Unused 60s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp 12 glass spheres
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age Metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls. Manufacturer ia Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. High-quality, made entirely of metal, pain...
Metal, Chrome
$822Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Brutalist 60s Pendant with 3 Lights in Opaline Glass Metal and Brass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This striking Brutalist chandelier from 1960s Europe embodies the raw, sculptural aesthetic typical of mid-century European design. Featuring three staggered pendants arranged at di...
Metal, Brass
Rare 2 Piece Plexiglass Ball Design XL Ceiling Lamp by Stilux Milano, 60s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare 2 Piece Grey & White Plexiglass Ball Design XL Ceiling Lamp by Stilux Milano, 60s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Measurements: Height: 110 cm Diameter and height ...
Plexiglass
60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Brass Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble brass glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter =...
Metal, Brass
"Moon Suspension" Lamp made to Acrylic by V. Panton for L. Poulsen 60s Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare and evocative "Moon Suspension" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960. The suspension is composed of overlapping, movable rings of opaline acrylic that reflect and d...
Metal
Set of three beautiful 60s Italian ceiling or wall lamps by Banci Firenze Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
Set of three elegant, rare 1960s Florentine ceiling or wall lamps. Manufacturer is Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. Very elegant Italian design made entirely of gold-plated metal. The l...
Metal, Gold Plate
Italian Midcentury Brass Chandelier 1970s
By Arredoluce
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rare, beautiful and unusual brass chandelier. Made in Italy in the 50s - 60s. The chandelier has a total of 18 arms for 18 small candelabra bulbs.
Brass
Rare Italian 1960's Chandelier By Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
This Rare Italian 60's Sputnik Chandelier Is Made Of 48 Brass Rods Which 24 Light Bulbs And 24 Clear Glass Balls In Original Condition With Some Visible Scratches O Black Metal Ball ...
Brass
Arredoluce Chandelier, Angelo Lelii Attr. Brass & Glass, Italy, 1960
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Attr. Arredoluce Chandelier, Italy circa 1960 Italian chandelier from the 60’s attributed to the designer Angelo Lelli (Arredoluce).
Brass
Glass Chandelier in the Style of Murano
Located in Marseille, FR
Murano style glass paste chandelier. Work from the 60s/70s. Diameter 33 cm for a height of 60 cm.
Glass
Vintage 6-Light Chandelier Design Stilkronen, 1960s
By Stilkronen
Located in taranto, IT
6-light chandelier design Stilkronen, 1960s Original 60s chandelier, stilkronen production, burnished brass structure And six tiered glass manufacturing It measures 40 cm only...
Brass
$2,912 / item
Art Deco chandelier in the style of Müller Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Art Deco chandelier (circa 1950s-60s) – in the style of Müller Frères Red glass chandelier with wrought iron details and grapevine motifs.
Wrought Iron
Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid original venini 60s chandelier, a cascade of trefoil glass of mixed shades of amber and white arranged on several levels, elegant, harmonious, timeless overall height jus...
Glass
Chandelier with Headbands in Plexiglas and Brass, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
whimsical and large lantern-shaped chandelier, original from the 60s, first experiments with the use of plastic materials made up of just under 40 bands of opaque plexiglass with ...
Brass
Gilt Metal Chandelier, 1950s, 6 Lights with Frosted Glass Shades
Located in NANTES, FR
**Gilt Metal Chandelier, 1950s, 6 Lights with Frosted Glass Shades L7168** Here is a chandelier from the 1950s–60s with a gilt metal structure.
Metal
Luxurious Gilt Bronze Chandelier French Bronze Light Suspension, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Additionally, this gilt bronze carved chandelier from the 60s' features a nice tall extension and would look particularly great in a space with high ceilings!!
Bronze
$2,101Sale Price|20% Off
Cascading chandelier with 12 pendant lights attributed to Stilnovo, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Trieste, IT
Adjustable lenght. Vintage 60s cascade suspended chandelier with 12 individual black/white pendant lights hanging from a circular ceiling mount.
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Chapel Rattan and Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This lovely pendant is a perfect example of fine Italian craftsmanship from the 60s. A stunning chandelier, perfect for a midcentury living room or a kitchen with a maritime flair...
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Gino Paroldo, Modernist Brass and Smoked Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Catania, CT
Produced in Italy during the 60s, this round chandelier model 4027 with eight arms was designed by Gino Paroldo for Dino Dei as shown in the original advertisement.
Brass
XXL 60er 70er Kronleuchter Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari für Sciolari Brass Design
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XXL 60s 70s chandelier chandelier Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Brass Design Object: chandelier Manufacturer: Sciolari Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions...
Brass
large mid century 10-light CHANDELIER acrylic bakelite plastic granules shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Outstanding 1950s 60s mid century chandelier. Curved arms made of translucent plexi, tube-shaped shades made of beige plastic granules.
Plastic
Vintage Chrome lamp Space Age Chandelier with 5 lights in Steel 1970s
By Reggiani, RAAK
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Chrome lamp Space Age Chandelier with 5 lights in Steel 1970s. Steel chandelier attributed in Reggiani style 1970s. 60s 70s Sputnik chandelier metal chrome space age design.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders
By Erik Höglund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming candle chandelier! This 60s Wrought Iron Chandelier with eight Swedish Art Glasses holds ball globe candles which are not incl...
Wrought Iron
Brass Suspension Lamp 4 Lights Design Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original 60s chandelier, design mathieu mategot, made of sage green perforated sheet metal on a brass structure with four lights and as many opalines in white murano glass It...
Brass
Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...
Brass
$200Sale Price|20% Off
LB offers Vintage French SS Enamel Buckle Amethyst Turquoise Bone Glass Necklace
By Lorraine’s Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Sterling Silver and Enamel French Buckle Necklace. A Vintage 60’s Rhinestone chandelier earring and a small vintage Sterling silver Brooch en...
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,050
Ball Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
16" diameter glass globe with aluminum stem 60's chandelier. Nice large scale.
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.
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