$2,250 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Louvered Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of 1950s copper and white enamel louvered ball pendants lamps. Both are complete and show just light wear/scratches. No dents. Each takes a standard light bulb. Black cloth wi...
Copper
1960 Denmark Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Danish mid century modern copper pendant lamp on an aluminium frame.
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Danish Copper Cone Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Stunning copper pendant lights from Denmark. The most striking feature of this light is the tapered cone, which makes up a large portion of the fixture. At the bottom, a flat, dom...
Copper
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
Exceptional & Elegant Mid Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Finland 1950s
Located in München, BY
Rare, lovely and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Exceptional & Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed cascading pendant lamp or chandelier.
Copper
$665Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern Copper Cone Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish / Scandinavian Modern copper pendant lamp with nice patina for age, circa 1950s.
Copper
Elegant Mid Century Copper Pendant Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning Sweden 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern solid copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Copper Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three mid-century copper pendant lights. The simple pendant lights feature the basic shape of a hexagon. The copper material is particularly striking. The individual sides of the li...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights, Germany, 1950s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1960s Germany
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Copper Pendant Lamp Denmark 1970s
Located in München, BY
Large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Link I Copper Pendant Lamp
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
Extraordinary Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp with 4 Socket
Located in München, DE
Very rare large Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp, shade is made of copper.
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century German Copper Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid Century pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer Goldkant.
Metal
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and...
Metal, Copper
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by Staff & Schwarz Germany, 1960s
By Staff & Schwarz
Located in München, BY
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by Staff & Schwarz Germany 1960s
By Staff & Schwarz
Located in München, BY
Minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Copper & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp UFO 1950s Denmark
Located in München, BY
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik copper and opaline glass pendant lamp or hanging light in form of an UFO.
Copper
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by Staff & Schwarz 1960s, Germany
By Staff & Schwarz
Located in München, BY
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Pair Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper and Glass Bubbles Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Metal, Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Mid Century "T-642" Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare round Swedish mid century copper ceiling lamp pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Copper
Mid-Century German Dome Copper Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Dome pendant lamp from the well-known manufacturer Staff Leuchten, Germany.
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Copper & Black Metal and Prism Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Coronell Elektro
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish mid-century pendulum by Coronell Elektro based on a design by Werner Schou from the 70s. An imposing and solemn design. The body of the lamp consists of radially arranged met...
Metal
Mid-Century German Glass and Copper Pendant Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing handlebar in copper, brass and glass from Cosack. The materiality and design language reminds of Scandinavian luminaires. This candlestick impresses with its materiality an...
Metal
mid century modern PENDANT LAMP flamed copper and blue glass 1960s, 3 available
Located in Mannheim, DE
A highly decorative pendant lamp from the 1960s. The shade is made of flamed copper with several cutouts and blue glass inside. It has a black cable and a canopy also made of flamed ...
Copper
Mid-Century Copper Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century copper Sputnik ceiling lamp from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, is a striking example of modernist design from the post-war era. Characterized by its sleek...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper Lamp with Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Copper Lamp with Glass, 1960s Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt....
Metal, Copper
Swedish Mid Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson T-642 Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare small Swedish mid century ceiling or window lamp pendant in patinated copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Copper
Mid-century pendant lamp made of metal and copper by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand
By Ernest Igl, Egon Hillebrand
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid-Century Modern design pendant lamp made of perforated metal.
Metal, Copper
$1,111Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Scandinavian Copper Ceiling Lamp or Pendant after Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Nice copper ceiling lamp after Paavo Tynell, high adjustable.
Brass
Vintage 1950s Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, in the style of Paavo Tynell. Possibly designed by Tynell but not documented to him. Photos at end show some similar designs and details as refe...
Copper
Mid-Century Modern German Acryl and Copper Pendant Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive pendant lamp in copper by Cosack. This lamp impresses with its materiality and the complex reflections and light effects associated with it. Mirror-polished copper and cl...
Metal
XL Mid Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by E.S. Horn Aalestrup Denmark 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cone pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Two 1950s tube pendant lamps consisting of two screwed-together copper bowls
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare tube pendant lamps consisting of two screwed-together copper shades. Great hammered design from the 1950s. Wonderful light shines through the side slits. Beautiful pa...
Brass, Copper
Copper and Black Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Fog and Morup
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black and copper pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. The fixture gives a very beautiful light. It is made from thin aluminum and copper. The light requires one E27 light bu...
Aluminum, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass and Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass and Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1950s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Ligh...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century German Space Age Triple Cascade Copper and Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century cascade lamp from the renowned manufacturer staff leuchten.
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Copper Pendant Lamps Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three identical mid-century pendant lamps from renowned manufacturer Doria.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Opal Glass Lamp with Copper Shade and Copper Fixture, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Copper Star Light Pendant Lamp J.J.M. Hoogervorst Anvia
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare pendant lamp by Anvia based on a design by Dutch designer J.J.M. Hoogervorst from the 1960s. The lamp impresses with its clear geometry. The basic form consists of two rectangu...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Copper Black Metal
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier by Jo Hammerborg circa 1960 with three shades shaped like tubes from copper and black lacquered metal. A wonderful chandelier or ceiling lamp fr...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Swiss Copper Type 810 Pendant Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing pendant lamp from Temde based on a design by Thorsten Orrling from the 60s.
Metal
Rare Copper Pendant Lamp by Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary copper pendant lamp by Cosack in the 1970s. Measures: Height of shade 34 cm Max height 65 cm Diameter 27 cm The light requires eight E14 light bulbs. Ver...
Copper
Danish Copper and Black Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Fog and Morup
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Danish black and copper pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. The fixture gives a very beautiful light. It is made from thin aluminum and copper. The light requires one E27 l...
Aluminum, Copper
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Braas & Opaline Glass
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Braas & Opaline Glass Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and...
Metal, Copper, Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Opaline Glass, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Brass and Glass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Brass and Glass, 1950s By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 35cm, at the moment it ...
Metal, Copper, Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1950s By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 35cm, at the momen...
Metal, Copper
Copper and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking midcentury pendant lamp from 1960s Italy beautifully combines wood, copper, and glass in a refined and balanced composition. The lamp’s cylindrical body, crafted from s...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Opal Glass Lamp with Hammered Copper Shade, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to...
Metal, Copper
Set of 6 Scandinavian mid-century ceiling lamps made of teak & copper
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 6 Scandinavian mid-century ceiling lamps made of teak & copper, 1960s, very good original vintage condition. IZ - ITEZET lights sign on the lights
Copper
1930s Copper Pendant Lamp with Glass Diffuser Bauhaus
By Josef Hurka
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus style copper lamp in very good original condition with 6 x E27 / Model A fittings. Absolute stunning early modern lighting. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked...
Copper
Mid Century, Chrome and Copper Multi Lamp Hanging Chandelier by Lakro Amstelveen
By Lakro Amstelveen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 5 pendant hanging chandelier by Lakro Holland, 1960s. Copper tiered shades with orange enameled interiors and chrome accents. The piece is in good original condition wit...
Copper, Chrome, Metal
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.
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