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Diabolo Chandelier

Unidentified 1950s 3-Shade Diabolo Chandelier - Red, Yellow, Black
Unidentified 1950s 3-Shade Diabolo Chandelier - Red, Yellow, Black

Unidentified 1950s 3-Shade Diabolo Chandelier - Red, Yellow, Black

By Robert Mathieu

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Unidentified French pendant light from the 1950s in the style of Robert Mathieu. Solid brass frame with a verdigris patina, large diabolo-shaped shades in lacquered metal (original p...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal
1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal

1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Striking original 1950's diabolo-shade chandeliers in the manner of Stilnovo, crafted in brass and light grey lacquered metal.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.
Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.

Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights, in matte golden brass and green lacquered metal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.
Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.

Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights, in matte golden brass and green lacquered metal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades
French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades

French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades

Located in Hanover, MA

Attributed to Kobis Lorence and clearly influenced by Gino Sarfatti and Pierre Guariche, this pendant chandelier features a central brass ball base, four brass arms that are adjustab...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades
French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades

French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Hanover, MA

Lovely French 1950s chandelier which is easily adaptable to be a flush mount ceiling fixture.....a black enameled hub around which are three brass double arms each of which hold two ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades

Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

This flexibility makes the chandelier ideal for layered lighting schemes, from ambient glow to focused accent light.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades

Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

This flexibility makes the chandelier ideal for layered lighting schemes, from ambient glow to focused accent light.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid‑Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Adjustable Diabolo Shades, 4 Lights
Mid‑Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Adjustable Diabolo Shades, 4 Lights

Mid‑Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Adjustable Diabolo Shades, 4 Lights

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

A rare and sculptural chandelier that channels the elegance of Italian Mid‑Century Modern design. This piece features a central brass stem supporting four conical shades arranged in ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid‑Century Modern 6 Arms Chandelier, Two‑Tone Diabolo Adjustable Shades
Italian Mid‑Century Modern 6 Arms Chandelier, Two‑Tone Diabolo Adjustable Shades

Italian Mid‑Century Modern 6 Arms Chandelier, Two‑Tone Diabolo Adjustable Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

A rare and sculptural chandelier that channels the elegance of Italian Mid‑Century Modern design. This piece features a central brass stem supporting six conical shades arranged in a...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s

Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s

Located in München, BY

Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern two armed and four flamed diabolo pendant lamp or chandelier in pastel blue color.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Diabolo Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Italian Diabolo Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Italian Diabolo Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful polished brass design. With its conical form, this piece epitomizes mid...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful red color and perforated metal design. With its conical form, this piec...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful blue color and perforated metal design. With its conical form, this pie...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

"Diabolo" ceiling lamp producing during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working both as up and down light. Very good vintage condition with few s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade
Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade

Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Pierre Guariche

Located in Bochum, NRW

Ceiling Light in the Stilnovo or Guariche style. Brass rod ending in a spherical weight. Double diabolo reflectors made of lacquered metal. Adjustable tilt. Vertical rod: 90 cm Adju...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Diabolo Clear Glass Pendant made in Czech Republic, 1960s
Diabolo Clear Glass Pendant made in Czech Republic, 1960s

Diabolo Clear Glass Pendant made in Czech Republic, 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

Diabolo shaped clear glass pendant made in Czech Republic, Europe around 1960. The lights have a brass frame, with brass rod from the ceiling. The height of the rod, as well as the l...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Yellow Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
1970s Yellow Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo

1970s Yellow Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s yellow metal diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in yellow painted metal, black cloth cord and custom fabricated period-style brass canopy. An incredibly refi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, pendant lamp Diabolo, Sweden, 1950s
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, pendant lamp Diabolo, Sweden, 1950s

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, pendant lamp Diabolo, Sweden, 1950s

By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Forserum, SE

A sculptural pendant lamp, model A2827 “Diabolo”, produced by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA Belysning during the 1950s. Attributed to the Danish architect and designer Svend Aage Hol...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo

1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Black metal Diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in black painted metal with new black cloth cord and custom fabricated period style brass canopy for mounting ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

"Diabolo" Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
"Diabolo" Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s

"Diabolo" Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s

By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working bo...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa
1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa

1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa

By Bent Karlby, Lyfa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa. Executed in architecturally cut and elegantly shaped copper shades with black painted metal hardware, Denmark, circa ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Located in München, BY

Gorgeous and exceptional Mid-Century Modern diabolo brass pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. The lamp is executed in brass and has 1 x E27 (bottom) and 2 x E...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Glass Shade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Glass Shade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Glass Shade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s

Located in Hannover, DE

I present to you unusually or not easy to find beautiful cascade glass lamp from way back in the 1950s. This wonderful pendant lamp is extremly beautiful due to its unique design wit...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler

Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler

By Peill & Putzler, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Stilnovo

Located in München, DE

Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. Exquisitely beautiful design featuring a gorgeous pattern. Creates a truly lovely lighting atmosphere, providing both direct and indirect light...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Scandinavian mid century double cone diabolo pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian mid century double cone diabolo pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian mid century double cone diabolo pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Forserum, SE

An elegant mid-century double cone pendant lamp produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from aluminum and brass with a geometric perforated pattern. Th...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s

Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s

By J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pulley diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Up and down lighting. Designed & manufactured probably by Vereinigte ...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

1960s Handcrafted Rattan Diabolo Pendant Light in the Style of Kalmar “Kiwi”
1960s Handcrafted Rattan Diabolo Pendant Light in the Style of Kalmar “Kiwi”

1960s Handcrafted Rattan Diabolo Pendant Light in the Style of Kalmar “Kiwi”

Located in Hannover, DE

This exceptional pendant light from the 1960s captivates with its iconic diabolo shape and was meticulously handcrafted from high-quality rattan. Its design is reminiscent of the wel...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working bo...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Worki...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades
Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades

Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades

Located in København, Copenhagen

Magnificent Stilnovo style pendant light with three Diabolo shaped Murano glass shades in black with over layered white grid pattern, Italy, 1950s. Excellent condition. Mea...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950

Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Switzerland by BAG T...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany
Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany

Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. There are patina on the lamps. Please see the photos. Thi...

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950
Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950

Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: diabolo Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Italy. The shade is made of metal with...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Diabolo Pendant Lamp fom Lyfa, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Diabolo Pendant Lamp fom Lyfa, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Diabolo Pendant Lamp fom Lyfa, 1960s

By Lyfa

Located in Hamburg, DE

Two diabolo pendulum from the Danish manufacturer Lyfa from the 1960s. The design is partially attributed to Jo Hammerborg, but there is no evidence supporting that. A simple and sy...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps 1960s
Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps 1960s

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps 1960s

Located in München, BY

Set of three rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in rattan, each pendant lamp com...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan

Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1958
Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1958

Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1958

By Svend Middelboe, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Nordisk Solar Co., Lyfa

Located in München, BY

Set of three extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Company, Denmark, ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950

set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950

By BAG Turgi, Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: set of 2 diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light set was designed and produced in 1950s in Switz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s

By Bünte und Remmler

Located in München, BY

Set of two lovely and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo / hour glass pendant lamps. Manufactured probably by Bünte & Remmler (BuR), 1950s, Germany. Executed in green and salmon ...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's
Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's

Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's

By Stilnovo

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Very Italian, great combination of materials, lightly coloured and fresh. On top of all this: in working condition. Plug and Play. Very nice patina and traces of use and the lamp gi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Exceptional 6-Flamed Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Sweden 1950s
Exceptional 6-Flamed Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Sweden 1950s

Exceptional 6-Flamed Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Sweden 1950s

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern 6-Flamed pendant lamp or chandelier with diabolo lamp shades. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Midcentury Black Double Cone Diabolo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
French Midcentury Black Double Cone Diabolo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

French Midcentury Black Double Cone Diabolo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This elegant double cone chandelier was manufactured in France in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany

Located in München, BY

Set of three extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps. Designed and manufactured probably in 1950s, Germany. Executed in perforated and lacquered aluminiu...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp

Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Decorative midcentury chandelier with diabolo shaped diffusers, brass and black painted structure.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large Diabolo Lamp in Stainless Steel
Extra Large Diabolo Lamp in Stainless Steel

Extra Large Diabolo Lamp in Stainless Steel

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H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in

Extra Large Diabolo Lamp in Stainless Steel

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A large diabolo pendant in stainless steel. Holds 1 E27 socket in porcelain.

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Italian Midcentury 1950s Red and Black Diabolo Shaped Pendant Lamp
Italian Midcentury 1950s Red and Black Diabolo Shaped Pendant Lamp

Italian Midcentury 1950s Red and Black Diabolo Shaped Pendant Lamp

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Original pendant lamp from Italy, red perforated metal diffuser matching an upper black one and brass elements. Imported from Europe into Israel (Israeli customs duty stamp).

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s
Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s

Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s

By Stilnovo, BAG Turgi

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Wonderful midcentury and fabulous of vintage “diabolo“ pendant lamp designed by Carl Moor in 1951 attribution and executed by BAG Turgi, Switzerland, see literature Koch, “Neuzeitlic...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s
Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s

Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Maastricht, NL

A set of six metal ceiling lamps in the manner of Stilnovo that can be transfered into wall lamps. The lamps are made of a white bent ceiling-mounted stem, holding a black diabolo sh...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Chrome Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Vintage Chrome Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s

Vintage Chrome Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful and unique midcentury chrome 'diabolo' chandelier with 12 light points The diabolos can be adjusted.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Midcentury Italian Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Midcentury Italian Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s

Midcentury Italian Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Italian chandelier with 6 lightpoints. Patinated brass 'spider' chandelier with white glass 'diabolo' lamp shades.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950

Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950

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H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice spectacular 3 shades chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. This chandelier has 3 diabolo shaped shades.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Italian Glass Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Vintage Italian Glass Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s

Vintage Italian Glass Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury Stilnovo style Italian chandelier. This eight lightpoint chandelier has eight brass arms with diabolo like white glass shades.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950

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H 29.93 in Dm 31.5 in

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 In brass and metal.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950

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H 29.93 in Dm 31.5 in

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 in brass and metal.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style
Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style

Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Modern Italian chandelier with 8 arms. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition with patina on the brass,...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy, Contemporary
Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy, Contemporary

Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy, Contemporary

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Huge and unusual chandelier or ceiling pendant light, circle brass and diabolo blown Murano glass cone.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy
Contemporary Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy

Contemporary Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Chandelier or ceiling pendant light, circle brass and diabolo blown amber Murano glass cone.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

6 units of 1950s  Church Diabolo / Hourglass   Chandelier , Italy
6 units of 1950s  Church Diabolo / Hourglass   Chandelier , Italy

6 units of 1950s Church Diabolo / Hourglass Chandelier , Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Come from a church build in the 50s . Big in size , personality and presence. This listing is for 6 units Measure 32 inches wide and have a total drop of 12 feet. Made of th...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades
1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades

1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades

Located in Hanover, MA

This is a French chandelier with Italian stylings. The body consists of a bouquet of brass, at the end of each stem hangs suspended by a pair of brass spring pins, an elongated whit...

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Diabolo Black and Gold Chandelier
Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Diabolo Black and Gold Chandelier

Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Diabolo Black and Gold Chandelier

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century "STILNOVO" Diabolo-style chandelier with 12 double light shades with black matte finish suspended on gilt metal rods that converge in a black metal ball spoke (GI...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Three-Arms with Diabolò Stilnovo Attributed, 1955
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Three-Arms with Diabolò Stilnovo Attributed, 1955

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Three-Arms with Diabolò Stilnovo Attributed, 1955

By Stilnovo

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Superb Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo of the 1955. It's equipped with three brass arms, each one with a metal lacquered diabolò shade in a double colour, all provided with...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s
Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s

Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s

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H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 7.09 in

Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This Scandinavian dual suspension lamp is made of black and yellow lacquered metal, and brass. The shades are perforated with small stars with brass collars. Measures: The lamps are ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Three Shade Diabolo Pendant Lamp, 1950's
Three Shade Diabolo Pendant Lamp, 1950's

Three Shade Diabolo Pendant Lamp, 1950's

Located in Lisboa, PT

Step back into the chic era of 1950s French design with this exquisite three-shade diabolo pendant lamp, meticulously crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Designed and produc...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

"Diabolo" Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos
"Diabolo" Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos

"Diabolo" Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Milan, IT

"Diabolo" pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. The lamp features white lacquered aluminum shells and an hidden system that allows to extend down over a meter the light source.

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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp from ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp from ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp from ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s

By ASEA

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Diabolo" style up and down ceiling lamp produced by ASEA Belysning in Sweden. Done sometime during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum with brass details and bra...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

“Diabolo” lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
“Diabolo” lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

“Diabolo” lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare pendant light attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Very beautiful “diabolo” lampshade held by a double brass stem, which gives it its originality. A bright, sleek design with...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Tri-Color Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Bünte & Remmler, Germany, 1950s
Tri-Color Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Bünte & Remmler, Germany, 1950s

Tri-Color Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Bünte & Remmler, Germany, 1950s

By Bünte und Remmler

Located in München, BY

Polychrome pendant lamp with green, red, yellow colored diabolo shades. Manufactured by Bünte & Remmler, Germany in 1950s. Each shade is executed with one E14 screw fit bulb.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Pair of Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos

Pair of Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Berlin, DE

Achille Castiglioni's "Diabolo" manufactured by Italian lamp producer Flos is a powder-coated spun aluminium lamp with a hidden pulley system. 1 x E27 Fitting. Two pieces available.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Diabolo Red and White Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Italian Diabolo Red and White Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Italian Diabolo Red and White Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian red and white glass hanging It has a beautiful Diabolo shape. Height of fixture 28 cm Total height 65 cm Diameter: 15 cm The light requires one E14 light bulb.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Very Nice Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner
Very Nice Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner

Very Nice Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner

By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner

Located in München, DE

Very nice midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler. Design by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern opaline glass pendant lamp. Designed by ...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. produced on license during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning in Sweden. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and polish...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Diabolo Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic diabolo chandelier available at 1stDibs. A diabolo chandelier — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage diabolo chandelier now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the diabolo chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A diabolo chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made diabolo chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Achille Castiglioni, Flos and Aloys F. Gangkofner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Diabolo Chandelier?

A diabolo chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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 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.