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French Mid-Century Perspex Pendant, France, 1960s
French Mid-Century Perspex Pendant, France, 1960s

French Mid-Century Perspex Pendant, France, 1960s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Authentic French mid-century pendant light from the 1960s featuring a sleek Perspex shade suspended

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting
French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting

French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French white opaline glass industrial pendant. Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb Priced per individual item

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

Materials

Brass

French Mid-century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s
French Mid-century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s

French Mid-century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling Light, France, 1950s. Glass & Brass. Dimensions: Height

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Small French Zinc Industrial Pendant Light
Mid-20th Century Small French Zinc Industrial Pendant Light

Mid-20th Century Small French Zinc Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Small French zinc metal industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex 2 conductors Weight 0.40 kg

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Zinc

Rare French Enamel Pendant Light, Industrial Style, Mid-Century
Rare French Enamel Pendant Light, Industrial Style, Mid-Century

Rare French Enamel Pendant Light, Industrial Style, Mid-Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel. Used in warehouses and factories

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Industrial Pendant Light, Black Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century
French Industrial Pendant Light, Black Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century

French Industrial Pendant Light, Black Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Factory pendant light Black enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light
French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery with a tall

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century
French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century

French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel. Used in warehouses and factories in France and

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century
French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century

French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel. Used in warehouses and factories in France and

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century
French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century

French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel. Used in warehouses and factories in France and

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

French Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Purple Edge, Mid-20th Century
French Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Purple Edge, Mid-20th Century

French Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Purple Edge, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French opaline glass with purple coloured edge pendant light. 2 meter black cotton flex Weight

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light

By French Opaline

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A An early French glass coolie pendant

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century French Textured Glass Pendant Light Lantern C1950
Mid Century French Textured Glass Pendant Light Lantern C1950

Mid Century French Textured Glass Pendant Light Lantern C1950

Located in Trensacq, FR

Beautiful mid-century glass pendant light lantern c1950 France. Unusual cylindrical glass lantern

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Mid 20th Century Green Glass Hanging Pendant Light
French Mid 20th Century Green Glass Hanging Pendant Light

French Mid 20th Century Green Glass Hanging Pendant Light

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful hanging lamp from France made in the mid 20th century. The piece features a fantastic

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light
Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light

Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single opaline church light pendant. France, c1950s. Predominately opaline glass the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light
Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light

Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A well executed pendant light. France, c1950s. Opaline glass conical shade. Good vintage

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Sexy French Mid-Century Light
Sexy French Mid-Century Light

Sexy French Mid-Century Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

own design A sexy French Mid-Century light, the height can be much shorter to almost a flush light.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Clear Glass and Brass Bulb Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Clear Glass and Brass Bulb Mid-Century French Pendant Light

Clear Glass and Brass Bulb Mid-Century French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A clear glass bulb like shade pendant light, good quality brass gallery. France, c1960s. Single

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light
Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light

Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light

By French Opaline

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Opaline Pendant Light Globe – G An antique opaline glass pendant salvaged from an office

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

Materials

Steel

French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus
French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus

French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in New York, NY

French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus. Mid Century

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Antique 1870s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Two Tone Glass and Brass Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Two Tone Glass and Brass Mid-Century French Pendant Light

Two Tone Glass and Brass Mid-Century French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single two tone glass and brass pendant light, France, c1950s. Opaline glass base, clear top

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light
Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light

Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large opaline pendant.. France, c1950s. Left in original condition, but we can re-spray the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Pendant Light, Chrome & Brass, French, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Pendant Light, Chrome & Brass, French, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Pendant Light, Chrome & Brass, French, 1970

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1923 French ribbed Mid-Century Modern chrome pendant. 4 internal lights Rewired Supplied with 30

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Industrial Chartreuse Glass Pendant Light
Mid-Century Industrial Chartreuse Glass Pendant Light

Mid-Century Industrial Chartreuse Glass Pendant Light

By Halophane

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Holophane glass industrial blast proof pendant light powder-coated in a brilliant chartreuse color

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Paint

Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A small, stylish opaque stepped glass pendant light. France, c1950. Lovely graduated form. No

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Mid-20th Century 6-Light Giltwood Chandelier
French Mid-20th Century 6-Light Giltwood Chandelier

French Mid-20th Century 6-Light Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light carved and gilt wood chandelier from the mid-20th century. This vintage

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Giltwood

Mid-20th Century Grey Aluminum Industrial Pendant Light by Mazda
Mid-20th Century Grey Aluminum Industrial Pendant Light by Mazda

Mid-20th Century Grey Aluminum Industrial Pendant Light by Mazda

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial pendant light by Mazda, France. Grey aluminum Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Nautical French Industrial Light fixture
Mid Century Nautical French Industrial Light fixture

Mid Century Nautical French Industrial Light fixture

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Nautical French Industrial Light fixture Circa 1950 Face 16" Diameter Depth 17" Handle

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

Materials

Metal

French 6-Light Chandelier--Mid-20th Century Painted
French 6-Light Chandelier--Mid-20th Century Painted

French 6-Light Chandelier--Mid-20th Century Painted

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French painted iron six-light chandelier. This French vintage mid-20th century chandelier is made

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mid-Century Modern streetlight from France. These were used throughout Paris and the Normandy

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Two Tone Mid-Century French Brass and Glass Pendant Light (5 available)
Two Tone Mid-Century French Brass and Glass Pendant Light (5 available)

Two Tone Mid-Century French Brass and Glass Pendant Light (5 available)

Located in London, GB

Two tone glass pendants, with brass rim, gallery and finial. France, c1960s. Opaque glass top

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Mid Century Modern Swing Pendant Chandelier
French Mid Century Modern Swing Pendant Chandelier

French Mid Century Modern Swing Pendant Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French mid century modern pendant light. Arched brass bar supporting molded blown glass having infused

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light
Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light

Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A tall glass and brass mid-century pendant. France, c1950s. Etched chequered style glass. No

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Single Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Light
Single Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Light

Single Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A pair of unusual 'ice drip' glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. No chain or ceiling rose was

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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light
Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large sized opaline pendant light, with delicate brass gallery and ribbed brass rim. France

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Thin Pendant Light
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Thin Pendant Light

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Thin Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A brass and glass pendant light, the glass being of particularly attractive form. France, c1960s

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French One of a Kind Midcentury Four-Yokes Chandelier Pendant Light Mid-Century
French One of a Kind Midcentury Four-Yokes Chandelier Pendant Light Mid-Century

French One of a Kind Midcentury Four-Yokes Chandelier Pendant Light Mid-Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French chandelier composed with four ox yokes Rare pendant light with eight lamps. Each light is

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

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Opaline Glass and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Opaline Glass and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An unusual shaped dimple base opaline pendant. Brass gallery with long stem. France, c1950s

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century 'Cloudy' Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light
Mid-Century 'Cloudy' Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light

Mid-Century 'Cloudy' Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An unusual finish glass pendant light. France, c1960s. Cloudy opaque finish. Original gallery

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Single Matt Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Single Matt Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Single Matt Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single elegant opaline pendant, in matt glass finish. France, c1950s. Paired with a metal

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Eight-Light Gold Tone Metal Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
French Eight-Light Gold Tone Metal Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

French Eight-Light Gold Tone Metal Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French gold toned metal eight-light chandelier from the mid-20th century. This vintage chandelier

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Mid Century Brass Caged Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1960, USA
French Mid Century Brass Caged Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1960, USA

French Mid Century Brass Caged Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1960, USA

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1601 French milk glass cylinder caged in brass cage Single light bulb 100 watt Edison based bulb.  

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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Medical Pendant Lamp, Nickel Plated, Mid-Century 50\"
French Vintage Medical Pendant Lamp, Nickel Plated, Mid-Century 50\"

French Vintage Medical Pendant Lamp, Nickel Plated, Mid-Century 50\"

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French vintage medical pendant lamp Chrome / metal shade Weight 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Iron

French Vintage Medical Pendant Lamp, Nickel Plated, Mid-20th Century
French Vintage Medical Pendant Lamp, Nickel Plated, Mid-20th Century

French Vintage Medical Pendant Lamp, Nickel Plated, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French vintage medical pendant lamp Nickel Plated metal shade Weight 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Nickel

French “Clichy” Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Light
French “Clichy” Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Light

French “Clichy” Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French “Clichy” yellow coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Light
French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Light

French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mid-Century Chrome Pendant Lamp, 40cm Medical Design
Vintage French Mid-Century Chrome Pendant Lamp, 40cm Medical Design

Vintage French Mid-Century Chrome Pendant Lamp, 40cm Medical Design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French vintage medical pendant lamp Chrome / metal shade Weight 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per

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

Materials

Chrome, Iron

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier
French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

By Maison Lunel

Located in New York, NY

An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Clear Glass Mid-Century Copper Conical Pendant Light
Clear Glass Mid-Century Copper Conical Pendant Light

Clear Glass Mid-Century Copper Conical Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A larger sized clear glass pendant. France, c1950s. Copper gallery. Conical base with open

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large Two Part Holophane Style Mid-Century Pendant Light
Large Two Part Holophane Style Mid-Century Pendant Light

Large Two Part Holophane Style Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large glass and brass pendant light. France, c1950s. Unusual size and shape. Naturally

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Clichy Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Mid-20th Century French Clichy Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp

Mid-20th Century French Clichy Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French “Clichy” yellow coloured reeded glass pendant lamp 2 meter black cotton flex E14 bulb

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top
Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top

Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French white opaline glass pendant light with brass top. Handcrafted glass shades Weight: 0.30 kg

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

Materials

Brass

Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Green French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel. Used in warehouses and factories

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare Green French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel. Used in warehouses and

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Industrial Pendant Lamp, Black/Blue Enamel, Mid-20th Century
French Industrial Pendant Lamp, Black/Blue Enamel, Mid-20th Century

French Industrial Pendant Lamp, Black/Blue Enamel, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French black / blue Industrial pendant lamp. Used in warehouses and factories in France and Belgium

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Space Age Modernist Pendant Light, Circa 1930's
Mid-Century Space Age Modernist Pendant Light, Circa 1930's

Mid-Century Space Age Modernist Pendant Light, Circa 1930's

Located in Beirut, LB

This Mid-Century Modern pendant light features a sleek chrome metal frame with a circular structure

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

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Metal, Chrome

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French factory light. Black iron top with enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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French Mid Century Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French mid century pendant light available at 1stDibs. A French mid century pendant light — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French mid century pendant light, we have 641 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French mid century pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French mid century pendant light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. A well-made French mid century pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Lunel, Arlus and Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Mid Century Pendant Light?

Prices for a French mid century pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $104 and can go as high as $257,929, while the average can fetch 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 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.