French Midcentury Pendants

Mid Century Glass Pendant Light

French Mid Century Modern Chandelier

Plaster Ceiling Pendant

Iron Heart

French Ceiling Light

Plaster Light Fixtures

Jean Michel Frank Chandelier

Maison Arlus Chandelier

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Silver Chandelier

H 31.5 in Dm 33.08 in

French Mid-Century Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) brass chandelier with 4 scroll arms emanating from a fluted center post

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

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Brass

French Mid-Century Brass Chandelier

H 26.25 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier, France, 1950s. Glass and brass. Height : 21"(53cm) can be

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

H 20.87 in W 17.49 in D 17.49 in

French Mid Century Horizontal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French mid century horizontal chandelier. French Serpentine Horizontal Brass Chandelier in the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century Horizontal Chandelier

H 24 in W 26 in D 5 in

French Midcentury Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French midcentury pendant chandelier, France, 1950s. Glass & chrome. Height : 23.6"(60cm) can be

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

French Midcentury Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

H 23.63 in Dm 16.54 in

French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman 'Twig' Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Stunning French Mid-Century Modern Neo-Primitive / Rustic chandelier with an ephemeral presence

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Twig

French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman 'Twig' Chandelier

H 30 in W 54 in D 47 in

French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century pendant ceiling-light, France, 1950s. Glass & brass. Gilt and silvered stylized

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s

H 29.53 in Dm 6.7 in

French Mid-Century Modernist Ceiling Light or Chandelier

Located in North Bergen, NJ

French Mid-Century Modern modernist chandelier.

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

French Mid-Century Modernist Ceiling Light or Chandelier

H 27 in Dm 20.5 in

ARLUS French Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. 3 lights. Original shades on their

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

ARLUS French Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s

H 24.41 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in

Lunel French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century chandelier by Lunel (Paris), France, 1950s. Brass, metal and glass. Measures

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Lunel French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

H 24.41 in W 19.3 in D 3.15 in

French Mid-century Thread Pendant Chandelier, 1970s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier, France, 1970s. Made of a fine wire stretched over a wooden

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Thread, Wood

French Mid-century Thread Pendant Chandelier, 1970s

H 33.08 in Dm 18.12 in

French Mid-Century Perspex Pendant, 1960s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century pendant, France, 1960s. Perspex shade hung at its black patinated brass canopy

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Perspex Pendant, 1960s

H 31.5 in Dm 5.32 in

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

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Brass

Sexy French Mid-Century Light

H 48 in W 20 in D 20 in

ARLUS French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Original shade on itsr metal

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

ARLUS French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

H 25.01 in W 18.51 in D 3.35 in

French Mid-Century Frosted Glass Bowl Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) chandelier with a large round frosted glass bowl shade having a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Frosted Glass Bowl Chandelier

H 25 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in

French Mid-Century Modernist Steel and Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Modernist (1940's) steel 9 arm chandelier with 3 discs on top and glass disc

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French Mid-Century Modernist Steel and Glass Chandelier

H 26 in Dm 39 in

Arlus French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Same period as Lunel and Stilnovo. 6

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Arlus French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

H 20.67 in W 39.77 in D 13 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French mid-century Jansen steel and brass chandeliers. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

H 25 in Dm 28 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French mid-century Jansen steel and brass chandeliers. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

H 25 in Dm 28 in

Bagues French Mid-Century Metal and Crystal Bead Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) gilt metal scroll design 6 arm chandelier with beaded crystal trim and

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Bagues French Mid-Century Metal and Crystal Bead Chandelier

H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

French Mid-Century White Painted Metal and Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) white painted and brass four light chandelier, the open lantern shaft

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century White Painted Metal and Brass Chandelier

H 22 in W 25 in D 25 in

Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier

H 29 in Dm 14.5 in

Maison Bagues French Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) brass frame chandelier with 2 tiers of 6 arms having crystal a channel

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Maison Bagues French Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Chandelier

H 45 in W 33 in D 33 in

French Mid-Century Cut Amber Crystal Floral Pendant /Chandelier, Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French MId-Century cut crystal amber chandelier / pendant / flush mount by Baguès in a

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

French Mid-Century Cut Amber Crystal Floral Pendant /Chandelier, Maison Baguès

H 16 in Dm 12 in

French Mid Century Brass and Glass Three Tier Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

French Mid Century Brass and Glass Three tier Chandelier. The three glass pieces are held up by

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Vintage 1980s French Adirondack Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century Brass and Glass Three Tier Chandelier

H 21 in W 39 in D 16 in

Jean Perzel French Mid-Century Chandelier Brass and Glass 1950s Gold Crystal

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Jean Perzel French mid-century chandelier brass and glass 1950s gold crystal.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Jean Perzel French Mid-Century Chandelier Brass and Glass 1950s Gold Crystal

H 45.28 in Dm 23.63 in

1950s French Mid Century Modern Formed Art Glass Chandelier - Unmarked Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

On offer a c1950s French Mid Century Modern Formed Art Glass Pendant Chandelier Fixture. This is an

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

1950s French Mid Century Modern Formed Art Glass Chandelier - Unmarked Baccarat

H 35.5 in Dm 12 in

Large French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant / Chandelier, 1940

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century hand-wrought iron lantern in a spare, modern traditional style.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Large French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant / Chandelier, 1940

H 31 in Dm 16 in

French Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Chandelier with Geometric Structure, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

French Mid-Century Modern plexiglass chandelier with geometric structure, 1980s French plexiglass

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Chandelier with Geometric Structure, 1980s

H 11.82 in Dm 28.75 in

1950's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Full Floral Detail Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Metal in flral form. Gilt palmettes. This chandelier is in

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Full Floral Detail Chandelier

H 24 in Dm 20 in

French Mid-Century Modern/ Brutalist Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with 28 Lights

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Mid-Century twenty-eight-light chandelier in handwrought iron reflecting handmade

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Modern/ Brutalist Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with 28 Lights

H 24 in W 26 in D 26 in

1960's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Floral Form Chandelier with Floral Shades

Located in Opa Locka, FL

French Mid Century Modern 1960's Gilt Metal "Wheat" Floral Form Chandelier with Art Glass Floral

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Floral Form Chandelier with Floral Shades

H 28 in Dm 26 in

2 French Mid-Century 30's Style Suspended Plaster Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of dramatic French MId-Century / Late Art Deco Style Plaster flush mount fixtures or pendants

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Late 20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster

2 French Mid-Century 30's Style Suspended Plaster Chandeliers

H 24 in Dm 36 in

French Mid Century Hollywood Regency Waterfall Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Hollywood Regency waterfall chandelier with spectacular crystal prisms

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

French Mid Century Hollywood Regency Waterfall Chandelier

H 28 in Dm 15 in

Two French Mid-Century Modern Style Astrolabe Mirrored Pendants / Chandeliers

By Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

2 French Mid-Century Modern style Mirrored Pendants / Chandeliers in the style of the French

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

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Metal

Two French Mid-Century Modern Style Astrolabe Mirrored Pendants / Chandeliers

H 21 in Dm 18 in

French Mid Century Ceiling Light with Three Floral Shades

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Mid Century Ceiling Light with Three Floral Shades This delightful French Three Light

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

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Metal

French Mid Century Ceiling Light with Three Floral Shades

H 23.63 in Dm 21.26 in

French Mid-Century Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier with Hooks and Scrolls

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Mid-Century eight-light chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French Mid-Century Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier with Hooks and Scrolls

H 27.25 in Dm 33.5 in

1 French Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Metal & Glass Pendants in Mategot Style

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

1 French Mid-Century Modern white enameled metal pendant / lantern fixture / chandelier with a

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 French Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Metal & Glass Pendants in Mategot Style

H 24 in Dm 15 in

Wonderful French Mid Century Art Deco Glass Bowl Polished Nickel Light Fixture

By René Lalique

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French mid century Art Deco sunflower pattern round frosted glass bowl with polished

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Wonderful French Mid Century Art Deco Glass Bowl Polished Nickel Light Fixture

H 18 in Dm 14 in

A pair of French, mid-century gold patinated Hollywood Regency lamps with leaves

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A pair of French, mid-century gold (gold patinated) Hollywood Regency lamps with leaves. The 6

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A pair of French, mid-century gold patinated Hollywood Regency lamps with leaves

H 31.11 in Dm 21.66 in

2 French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Flush Mounts / Pendants by Arlus, 1930

By Arlus

Located in New York, NY

Two French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco plaster flush mount fixtures / chandeliers containing an

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Glass

2 French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Flush Mounts / Pendants by Arlus, 1930

H 14 in Dm 24 in

Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern Brass 8 Arm Chandelier White Drum Shades

By Lunel

Located in Miami, FL

Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern eight lights brass & faceted glass decoration chandelier

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern Brass 8 Arm Chandelier White Drum Shades

H 33 in W 27 in D 16 in

1970s French Mid Century Brutalist Brass Palm Chandelier Prov. Club Castel Paris

By Maison Jansen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Spectacular and Very Rare. 1970's French Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cut Brass Palm Tree

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s French Mid Century Brutalist Brass Palm Chandelier Prov. Club Castel Paris

H 36 in Dm 46 in

French Mid-Century Minimalist 'A16' Chandelier by Alain Richard for Disderot

By Disderot, Alain Richard

Located in New York, NY

Important French Mid-Century Modern chandelier or pendant known as "A16" by Alan Richard for

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

French Mid-Century Minimalist 'A16' Chandelier by Alain Richard for Disderot

H 47 in Dm 21 in

French Mid-century pendant light

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco modernist pendant light. White glass shade in semi curved lines around the edge

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

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Glass

French Mid-century pendant light

H 27.56 in Dm 20.87 in

French Mid Century Chandelier

Located in Fairfax, VA

Simple but elegant, mid centry six light bronze, glass and wood chandelier. Professionally

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Mid Century Chandelier

H 25.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount or Pendant

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical gilt iron sunburst flush mount fixture or pendant

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount or Pendant

H 4 in Dm 15 in

Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

own design. A beautiful and elegant French 1950s chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier

H 26 in W 23 in D 23 in

French Mid-Century Horizontal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French light fixture with 9 candelabra lights, nickel and bronze finish

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Nickel

French Mid-Century Horizontal Chandelier

H 38.5 in W 65.5 in D 5.5 in

French Mid-Century Modern Six-Light Iron Chandelier in Leaf Motif w/Gold Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Mid-Century Modern six-light chandelier. This French chandelier has a modern design

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

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Metal, Iron

French Mid-Century Modern Six-Light Iron Chandelier in Leaf Motif w/Gold Finish

H 29 in Dm 21.75 in

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery. No

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

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

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Glass

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Midcentury chandelier from France, 1950s. Body of solid wrought iron. Diameter 33" - 84

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

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s

H 35.04 in Dm 33.08 in

French Mid Century Modern 8 Light Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A classic mid-century 8 light chandelier. The chandelier frame is made of a gold painted metal with

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Mid Century Modern 8 Light Chandelier

H 30 in Dm 28.5 in

French Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French (1940s) chandelier with lucite horizontal panels separated by 3 Saint-Gobain Glass panels

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

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Metal

French Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Chandelier

H 36 in W 35 in D 15 in

French Mid-Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Brass and undulating glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Natural patination and aging to the

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light

H 17.72 in Dm 6.3 in

French Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Brass and undulating glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Natural patination and aging to the

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light

H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in

Leather French Mid-Century Adnet Style Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A very good quality French chandelier in the manner of Jacques Adnet. France, c1950s

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Leather

Leather French Mid-Century Adnet Style Chandelier

H 20.87 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in

French Mid Century Spun Cage Milk Glass Pendant

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

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Brass

French Mid Century Spun Cage Milk Glass Pendant

H 17.5 in Dm 10.2 in

Bagues French Mid-Century Bagues Gilt Metal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

French (1940's) gilt metal chandelier with 8 scroll design arms and gilt metal flowers trimmed with

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bagues French Mid-Century Bagues Gilt Metal Chandelier

H 34 in W 37 in D 37 in

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French Midcentury Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French midcentury pendants is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique French midcentury pendants was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. French midcentury pendants have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French midcentury pendants bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French midcentury pendants are appealing in their simplicity, but Arlus, Maison Lunel and Holophane produced popular French midcentury pendants that are worth a look.

How Much are French Midcentury Pendants?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $227 on the low end and $56,000 highest priced.

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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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

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Frosted Crystal Light

Glass Shade Cone