Large Chandelier Mod
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
Large chandelier
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 21.66 in Dm 31.5 in
Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
Arc lamp Mod. 2129 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1969
By Arteluce
Located in Greding, DE
Large arched ceiling lamp "2129" made of white lacquered metal with counterweight and round
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Italian Glass, Crystal and Brass Ceiling Lamp Mod, Delta, by Sergio Mazza, 1950s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
, 1950s. Ceiling lamp mod. Delta, large size, composed of opal glass in the upper part, details in satin
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 14.18 in
Gino Sarfatti chandelier model 2058 Arteluce Italy 1954
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
1954. This large sized chandelier has a disk-shaped reflector with a hole in the middle which was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Monumental 10 Light Fresnel Sunflower Chandelier by Dirk van der Kooij
By Dirk Vander Kooij
Located in Culver City, CA
than the extraordinary.
This incredible chandelier would look great in any mod century modern, modern
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2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Small Audrey Hepburn's Hat Shaped Black Sweedish Pendant Lamp w/ Cream Interior
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 60s Mod Enameled Pendant attributed to Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Good Original Condition with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern brown ceiling lamp 2045 by BBPR for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Studio BBPR
Located in MIlano, IT
mod. 2045 pentagonal in shape. It has a total of eleven speakers, six of which are larger and five
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1990s Modern Style Hanging Glass Globe Pendant Light, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Mod Style Hanging Glass Ball Fixture Fashioned after those found in modern late 60s and early
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1990s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage 1960s Olive-Green Glass and Black Iron Gourd Pendant Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
So very 1960s Mod! This large gourd Mexican blown-glass pendant lantern is sized well and has great
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of two large wall lamps in vintage condition with a truly alternative design that only
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This six-arm spider chandelier features a combination of ivory and sage colors, with a natural patina brass finish. The pivoting heads allow for easy light distribution throughout th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Brass, Aluminum, Metal
H 39.38 in Dm 55.12 in
Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making it ideally suited for use as a credenza or media cabinet. Designs are inspired by ic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
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Wood, Walnut, Oak
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Travertine
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
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Wood
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Also available in US wired.
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards.
Recent version, new cord ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES.
Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables.
A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
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Oak, Wood, Walnut
Swedish Modern, Organic Shaped Sofa Table in Elm by Carl-Axel Beijbom - 1968
By Sven Larsson, Arnold Madsen, Otto Færge 1
Located in Odense, DK
Astonishing coffee table in solid elm. Such a unique and rare wabi sabi piece in a good size and height. Hand crafted in Sweden by Carl-Axel Beijbom in 1968, signed underneath. "Mell...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Elm
H 18.9 in W 64.97 in D 27.96 in
Gabriella Crespi Rare 'Fungo' Table Lamp in Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi rare 'Fungo' table lamp from the Rising Sun Series with lacquered bamboo strips and polished brass details on dome shade atop elegant flared brass base, Italy, 1970s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow. Available in satin brass or matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oil...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand
Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges.
State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink.
...
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Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
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Wood
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Maple
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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Large Mid-Century Mod Pendants
Located in Prescott, AZ
Four available priced each.
1960s era pendants. 16 inches across the bottom opening and very lightweight. All still have their original finish which was only lightly polished.
Grea...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Mod Pendant Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Spectacular mod pendant fixture. Large case glass globe surrounded by aluminum swirls. Very unusual
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Curved Chrome-Plated Frame with Four Torchère Large Modern Bulb Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
chandelier, possibly produced by Lightolier or Sciolari. This chandelier is so very mod in its design and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scrolled 5-Arm Chrome Plated and Aluminum 5 Large White Glass Globes Chandelier
By Litolier
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Italian "mod" yet elegant five chrome-plated scrolled arm with five
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Very Mod 1970's Italian 7-Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very large fixture with 7 globes each surrounded by cylindrical glass shades.
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Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
MOD Midcentury Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe lights with clear plastic hardware, black plastic canopy and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Gino Sarfatti Mod. 2095-12 Chandelier for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Impressive large chandelier 'model 2095-12' designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1958
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
MOD Plexi Globe Trio
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Plexi globe trio. Set of small, medium and large globes on white enameled metal hardware with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Acrylic Globe Organic Mid-Century Mod Pendant with Applied Amoeba Shapes
Located in Miami, FL
Large acrylic globe organic Mid-Century Modern pendant with colored applied amoebas shapes. Came
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Set of Two Large Murano Discs Chandeliers, 1960s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
to a metal chrome base frame to make up this ultra-mod looking chandelier.
Its compact size is a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Mod 2133 Pendant Lamp 1976
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
also comes with the original large bulb lamp which is hard to find. The lamp comes from an old store
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Very Large Clear Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large & unique Mid-Century Modern clear Murano glass chandelier or flush mount, by Barovier
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Mod Modern Doria Patterned Smoke Toned Glass Globe Pendant, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
the diversity of various sizes of the globes to create an extra-large chandelier for a Loft or Hall
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
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H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Verner Panton Scandinavian Modern Black & White Flowerpot Pendant Space Age Mod
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verner Panton Scandinavian Modern Black & White Flowerpot Pendant Space Age Mod
Extremely rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 18 in Dm 20 in L 18 in
Vintage Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Large-scale 60's chrome Sputnik light fixture is best suited to dining room or large entry hall
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
A Brilliant and Massive Polished Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Truly spectacular sputnik chandelier in polished brass finish. The large mirror polished center
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Wonderful Symfoni Pendant Light Preben Dal Hans Følsgaard AS
By Preben Dahl
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pendant lightning mod. Symfoni by Preben Dal for Hans Følsgaard AS, Denmark.
All original
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
RAAK "B-1226" Smoked Glass Globe Pendant
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD 11" RAAK globe pendant light with smoked blown glass and chrome hardware with standard socket
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Symfoni Pendant Light Preben Dal Hans Følsgaard AS Medium Size
By Preben Dahl
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pendant lightning Mod. Symfoni by Preben Dal for Hans Følsgaard AS, Denmark.
All original
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Symfoni Pendant Light Preben Dal Hans Følsgaard AS Medium Size
By Preben Dahl
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pendant lightning Mod. Symfoni by Preben Dal for Hans Følsgaard AS, Denmark.
All
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 13.78 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Large Drop Chandeliers Mod. 469 by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian large drop chandeliers mod. 469 by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, 1970s.
Drop chandeliers mod. 469
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plexiglass
MOD Midcentury Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-large 19" white acrylic globe pendants with clear plastic hardware, black plastic canopy and
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier Mod.1462A, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Naples, IT
Splendid 1960s chandelier designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, featuring a large concave blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Chandelier Mod. 1157 in Brass and Glass by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large original 1950s Stilnovo model #1157 made of painted metal, brass and textured (knurled) glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Octagonal Brass Chandelier by Fredrick Ramond
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Redding, CT
Large Octagonal brass chandelier by Fredrick Ramond . 1970's Mod. Retro Cool .Very Good condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large P.Fabricius & J.Kastholm Mod. P700 Pendant in Copper for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Halle, DE
A rare and giant Version of Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm Mod. P700 pendant in copper finish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel, Aluminum
Very Large Clear Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Barovier, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large Mid-Century Modern clear Murano glass chandelier or flush mount, by Barovier & Toso
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Tom Dixon Blow Pendant Light Mod. COS02 Out of Production
By Tom Dixon
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
condition.
Lighting: takes one large Edison E27 base screw bulb per lamp.
Wattage: we recommend up to 60w
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Mod. 2364 Opal Glass Lamp, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
impossible details in glass design. The mod. 2364 consists of a large sandblasted opaline conical cylinder
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Grand Italian 1960s Ragno Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large 24-arm aged brass chandelier with a single center downward light. The center has decorative
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Honey & Brass Rectangular Murano Glass Flush-Mount Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano honey color textured squares of glass/ brass frame flush-mount
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 30 in D 14.2 in
Mario Marenco, Kinetic Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Mod. Cynthia, Italy, 1968
By Mario Marenco
Located in Argelato, BO
Large suspension chandelier by the Milanese designer Mario Marenco, produced by the famous Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Kinetic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
23” Mod Contemporary 5058 Smoke Acrylic Dome, Lightolier, USA, c1972
By Lightolier
Located in Portland, OR
copy itself brings back memories of the Disco Decade). This fixture is the larger of the two in the
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Franco Albini for Venini Rare Group of Four Pendants Mod.4023 from 1955
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Franco Albini for Venini, rare group of four pendants mod.4023; "incamiciato" colored glass shades
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Elegant Mod Contemporary Pendants with Smoky Topaz Glass, USA, Circa 1972
Located in Portland, OR
cylinders and tri-point shade suspension systems, and update them for the Disco Decade with sparkling large
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce with 12-Light
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Roma, Lazio
the typology of the large classical chandelier and reworks it with more modern forms that highlight
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960's 'Delta' pendant lamp Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Antwerp, BE
lamp, mod. 'Delta'.
Designed by Sergio Mazza in 1960. The lamp is adjustable in height.
In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid Century Steel and Glass Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic large steel and faceted glass mod European light fixture. Gives a very glamorous feel
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Acrylic Red and White Star and Globe Pendant Light
Located in Detroit, MI
• Mid-Century Modern hanging pendant lamp circa 1970.
• Fabulous midcentury mod glam style.
• Red
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
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Large Chandelier Mod For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large chandelier mod you’re looking for. A large chandelier mod — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large chandelier mod, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A large chandelier mod, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one large chandelier mod that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arteluce, Artemide and AVMazzega produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Large Chandelier Mod?
A large chandelier mod can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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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