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Danish Modern Lucite and Aluminum Cylinder Pendant Light by Simon Henningsen
By Simon Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, cylinder pendant light by Simon Henningsen plays with color and shadow to create a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Red Glass Cylinder Pendant Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful Danish pendant lamp from the 190s. The lamp is made of wine red glass and coated with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Black Cylinder Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cylinder pendant lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x height 35 cm Materials: Glass, iron w. Brass
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Cylinder Pendant Lamp
Black Cylinder Pendant Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 4.73 in
White Cylinder Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
White cylinder pendant lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x heighr 35 cm Materials: Glass, iron w. Brass
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Cylinder Pendant Lamp
White Cylinder Pendant Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 4.73 in
Gold Cylinder Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold cylinder pendant lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x H 35 cm Materials: Glass, Iron w. Brass
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gold Cylinder Pendant Lamp
Gold Cylinder Pendant Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 4.73 in
Danish Modern Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Five cylindrical vibrantly colored case glass pendants suspended from a center ceiling fixture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Danish Brutalist Brass cylinder pendants by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen 1960s
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Danish brutalist pair of ceiling pendants designed in the 1960s by designer Svend Aage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eiffel Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg Denmark Mid-Century Modern
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The iconic 'Eiffel' ceiling lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup. From Denmark in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bronze Cylindrical Pendant Lamp by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Chicago, IL
, offering you a rare opportunity to own a set of untouched mid-century gems. The pendant's cylindrical form
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Brass Cylindrical Pendant Lamp by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Chicago, IL
opportunity to own a set of untouched mid-century gems. The pendant's cylindrical form draws immediate
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Danish Pendant Lamp, Modern Steel Lighting, Glass Sphere Edition
Located in Vilnius, LT
Sunderline 2B (2glass sphere) Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, Chandelier Material: steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Gernes, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking, Danish modern pendant light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen features a faceted white
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Danish 1960s Thick Glass Chrome Pendants
Located in Copenhagen, DK
circular indentations mounted on cylinder chrome metal mount. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Danish 1960s Thick Glass Chrome Pendants
Danish 1960s Thick Glass Chrome Pendants
H 7.49 in W 2.8 in D 2.8 in
Pair of Black Danish Modern Pendant Lamps by Friis & Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of cylindrical black pendant lights designed by the Danish architect duo Knud Friis and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

White Cylinder Floor Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
White cylinder floor lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x Height 140 cm Materials: Glass, Iron w. Brass
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Cylinder Floor Lamp
White Cylinder Floor Lamp
H 55.12 in Dm 4.73 in
Gold Cylinder Floor Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold cylinder floor lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x H 140 cm Materials: Glass, Iron w. Brass
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gold Cylinder Floor Lamp
Gold Cylinder Floor Lamp
H 55.12 in Dm 4.73 in
Danish Pendant Lights by Friis and Moltke for Lampas
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of cylindrical bright red pendants, model FM1954, designed by the Danish architects
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Two Ceramic Pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Bodil Marie Nielsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two ceramic pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark 1950s. This sculptural cylindrical
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

"Cirkel" Double Glass Pendant by Jo Hammerborg For Fog&Mørup, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Cirkel" Glass Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark: Immerse your space in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Brass Multi-Lite Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa, Denmark 1972
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Multi-Lite pendant was designed by Danish architect and designer Louis Weisdorf in 1972, and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Danish aluminum pendant light, Zénith model, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian pendant light. Made up of a large aluminum cylinder lined with a grained black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish 1950's Trio Opaque Glass & Teak Pendant Ceiling Light
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Blackpool, GB
Striking Danish Trio Pendant Ceiling Light with cylindrical shades which have opaque white glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Jo Hammerborg Orange Glass Teak Pisa Pendant for Fog & Mørup, 1963
By Holmegaard, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern orange / warm yellow glass pendant by acclaimed designer Johannes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak, Opaline Glass

Dark brown Optima pendant lamp by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1970s
By Fog and Morup, Hans Due
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Optima' pendant lamp was designed in 1972 by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup in Denmark. This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960s Pendant Lamp P376 by Fabricius and Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Nordisk Solar Co., Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
light, whilst the cylinder at the top conceals the bulb mount. When the pendant is lit, the narrow
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Uccle, BE
, which were inspired by the "organic modern" approaches of Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Jo Hammerborg Saturn Lamp Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Jo Hammerborg Saturn Hanging Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s. This pendant has two
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Multi-Lite Pendant, Black
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Black
Multi-Lite Pendant, Black
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Rose
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Rose
Multi-Lite Pendant, Rose
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Grey
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Grey
Multi-Lite Pendant, Grey
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Blue
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Blue
Multi-Lite Pendant, Blue
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, White
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, White
Multi-Lite Pendant, White
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Brass
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Brass
Multi-Lite Pendant, Brass
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Chrome

Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome
Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Le Klint 102A Pendant Lamp
By Le Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-folded. Modern Danish lighting from Denmark.
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1990s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Le Klint 102A Pendant Lamp
Le Klint 102A Pendant Lamp
H 27 in Dm 8.26 in
Vitrika Design Midcentury Pendant Light
By Vitrika
Located in London, GB
Glass and brass rectangular pendant chandelier light by Vitrika Design, Denmark circa 1960. Golden
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vitrika Design Midcentury Pendant Light
Vitrika Design Midcentury Pendant Light
H 5.91 in W 21.26 in D 5.91 in
Modernist Copper Triple Drop Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An idiosyncratic handcrafted Modernist Danish triple drop pendant light. Constructed from solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Modernist Copper Triple Drop Pendant Light
Modernist Copper Triple Drop Pendant Light
H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, White
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Chrome

Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, White
Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, White
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, Black
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Chrome

Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, Black
Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, Black
H 14.17 in Dm 14.17 in
Addicted to Us Pendant Light Black
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The addicted to Us pendant light features a large hand blown smoke-colored glass shade set around a
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Addicted to Us Pendant Light Black
Addicted to Us Pendant Light Black
H 10.6 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The addicted to us pendant light features a large hand blown smoke-colored glass shade set around a
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
H 10.6 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Equator Danish Red Lamp by Jo Hammerborg from 1968
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, Austria
The equator, is a bright red pendant lamp, with a Space Age design. It is composed of two inner
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Jo Hammerborg, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1965 Wärnå Glass, Metal Square Nordlys Pendant
By Eric Wärnå, Kemp & Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural Scandinavian midcentury square shaped pendant with 16 textured glass cylinders. Glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 275' by Lyfa, Black
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, black pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H49,4 x W 27,5 x D 23,9 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 425' by Lyfa, Red
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, red pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H 76,4 x W 42,5 x D 37 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 195' by Lyfa, Black
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, black pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H 35 x W 19,5 x D 17 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Multi-Lite Pendants, Brass
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 275' by Lyfa, Red
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, red pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H49,4 x W 27,5 x D 23,9 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 425' by Lyfa, White
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, white pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H 76,4 x W 42,5 x D 37 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 275' by Lyfa, White
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, white pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H49,4 x W 27,5 x D 23,9 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ninotchka 425' by Lyfa, Black
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, black pendant lamp by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : H 76,4 x W 42,5 x D 37 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Jo Hammerborg Yellow Sektor Pendant Lamp for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare cylindrical yellow pendant light called 'Sektor'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1975 and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Set of 3 Pendant Lamps 'Ninotchka' by Lyfa, Black
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Ninotchka, 3 black pendant lamps by Bent Karlby Editor: LYFA Size : Big: H 76,4 x W 42,5 x D
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Rare Rectangular Pendant Lamp Nordlys Light by Eric Warna
By Eric Wärnå
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rare rectangular pendant lamp Nordlys Light by Eric Warna. This was a profile in a line called
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Pendants by Erik Moller for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Erik Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
A set of two opal acrylic large cylinder pendants designed by Erik Møller for Louis Poulsen in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa Orange & Rose "Facet Pop" Hanging Pendants
By Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Pair of Danish Modern Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa Ballerup Multi Colored Hanging Lamps, early
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large 'Blagard' Pendant Lamp by Karen Ebbe for Fog & Mørup
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
acclaimed Danish lighting firm Fog & Mørup, the piece showcases the functionality and minimalist aesthetics
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Saturn Pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Three Saturn pendants, designed by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Midcentury Gold and Orange Facet Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa, 1960s
By Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Louis Weisdorf, the distinguished Danish architect and designer, created this gold facet pendant
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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Danish Modern Cylinder Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Danish modern cylinder pendant available at 1stDibs. Each Danish modern cylinder pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage Danish modern cylinder pendant now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish modern cylinder pendant — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish modern cylinder pendant, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Eric Wärnå, Kemp & Lauritzen and Louis Poulsen each produced at least one beautiful Danish modern cylinder pendant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Danish Modern Cylinder Pendant?

A Danish modern cylinder pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $894, while the lowest priced sells for $269 and the highest can go for as much as $2,400.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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