beautiful 1950s mid century 3-light PENDANT LIGHT brass metal plastic
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1950s ceiling light. Curved brass frame with 3 arms. The sockets are covered by grommets made of white plastic. Above this is a triangular roof made of red lacquered m...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Pendant Lamp Glass and Chrome Hillebrand
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 3-Light pendant lamp manufactured by Hillebrand in the 1960s. 3 glass shades with chrome tubes on top. Holds each 1 E14 bulb. (not included) Very good con...
Glass
Mid Century Modern Brass 3 Light Pendant Chandelier Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular petite 3 light pendant chandelier with pierced brass cylindrical fixtures with clear glass rosettes in a modern style which illuminate when lit. Truly a beautiful and rar...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural "ICE" 3 Light Pendant Chandelier by Raak Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare to find this unique and fantastic triple pendant lamp with thick and heavy ice like clear textured glass with trapped air bubbles, very much like murano. Painted metal canisters...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Light with 3 Glass Globe Pendants, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Light with 3 Glass Globe Pendants, Germany, 1970s – Rewired, LED Compatible (Priced Per Item) Elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling fixture crafted in ...
Metal, Brass
3-tier mid century PENDANT LIGHT with 27 hexagonal glass panels 1960s 70s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful vintage glass chandelier / pendant lamp dating from the 1960s–70s, featuring 27 hexagonal glass panels arranged in a stepped formation. The frame is made of silver-colored ...
Metal
Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light circa 1930.
Rope, Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and b...
Aluminum, Brass
$860 / item
PH 3 Pendant Light White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Crafted and designed by the iconic Poul Henningsen for Denmark's leading light production house Louis Poulsen, this PH3 is made from aluminium and painted in the classic white shade....
Aluminum
mid century modern 3-light PENDANT LAMP glass and chrome and black metal 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 3-light pendant lamp manufactured in the 1960s. 3 bubble glass shades with black metal covers and chrome tubes on top. Holds 3 E14 bulbs. Dimensions: ove...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Sunburst Lamp, 1960 Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Sunburst Lamp, 1960 Italy Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1960s. Executed in metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. I...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Sunburst Lamp, 1960 Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Sunburst Lamp, 1960 Italy Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1960s. Executed in metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. I...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
With its planetary configuration and pristine material contrast, this pendant light serves as a dramatic centerpiece for mid-century and contemporary interiors.
Steel
Mid-century Murano glass light pendant by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A mid-century original Italian pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano.
Brass
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Pendant Light, Copper and Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant mid-century pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Merchant Adventures Opaline Pendant Light – 3 Available
By The Merchant Adventurers Ltd.
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3773 Run of Merchant Adventures opaline pendant light. Dutch 1950’s. Stylish opaline ellipse ceiling light Designed by Paul Boissevain which are part of the ‘ELLIPSE’ range for wh...
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Teak and Opaline Glass 3-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Scandinavian mid-century chandelier from the 1960s, crafted in warm-toned teak with refined brass detailing and three organically shaped opaline glass shades. The design fea...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Metal
Stunning & Stylish & Rare Mid-Century Modern 3 Light Glass & Teakwood Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with teakwood and art glass shades. This vintage light fixture has a beautiful look and feel and you will hardly ever find a light fixtu...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Black & White Pendant light, Mid-Century Modernism, Artek Finland
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Artek, Alvar Aalto, Jørn Utzon, Valaistustyö
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pendant Lamp Model U336, a beautiful example of Nordic / Scandinavian Modernism. Renowned danish architect and designer Jorn Utzon, designed this beautiful ceiling pendant for Artek ...
Aluminum
Glass and Brass Mid-Century Italian Pendant Lights (3 available)
Located in London, GB
A swirly glass mid-century pendant light, Italy, c1960s. Brass galleries. PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 5 available at the time of listing. No chain or rose was retained, howeve...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lamperti Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s
By Lamperti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling pendant by Lamperti. Designed and made in Italy in 1950s. Glass, enameled metal, brass. Takes 3 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall drop (height...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Brass 3 Light Chandelier 1970
By Tom Greene
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular torch cut Brutalist chandelier attributed to Tom Greene. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use. A triple pendant chandelier in brass hand made...
Brass
19th Century French Giltwood 3 light Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved and gilt wood three-arm light fixture with custom carved and gilded canopy. Newly re-wired and ready to install. France, 19th century
Giltwood
mid century PENDANT LIGHT bubble glass satin glass 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic vintage 1960s hanging lamp. The shade is made of thick glass, clear glass and satin glass. The base, chain and canopy are made of gray metal. Textil wire. Overall length...
Metal
RAAK Amsterdam "Weerballon" Chandelier, Set of 3 Pendants, 1970s MId Century
By RAAK
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant set of three "Weerballon" (Weather Balloon) pendant lights designed by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1970s. A true collectible of Dutch mid-century modern design, this rare chandelie...
Glass
$1,251Sale Price|20% Off
Brass & Crystal Pendant Light, Swedish Mid-Century, Carl Fagerlund Style
By Carl Fagerlund, Fåglavik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Brass & Crystal Pendant Light, Swedish Mid-Century, Carl Fagerlund Style Description: A striking Mid-Century Swedish pendant light in the style of Carl Fagerlund, crafted by Fåglavik...
Crystal, Brass
1950s Mid Century Pendant Light Brass 7 Glass Shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic elegant 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass, red lacquered metal (middle), red plastic and white glass. Holds 7 E14 bulbs (bulbs on the pictures are not included in the price...
Brass
Mid-Century Pressed Crystal & Smoked Murano Glass Staggered 3-Arm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modernist staggered three-arm pendant chandelier, crafted in Italy circa 1970, is a refined example of bold yet sophisticated design from the era. Featuring a unique...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s Elegant Mid-Century cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg with three smoked hand-blown globes and brass accent...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern 3-light chandelier attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970 Materials: Opaline glass Stainless steel Lacquered metal Teak.
Stainless Steel
1960s mid century PENDANT LIGHT 5-light cascading lamp faceted glass and chrome
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s mid century 5-light pendant lamp. The shades are made of faceted crystal glass elements fixed on chrome plated metal bases.
Chrome
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Copper Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three mid-century copper pendant lights. The simple pendant lights feature the basic shape of a hexagon. The copper material is particularly striking. The individual sides of the li...
Metal, Copper
Set of 3 Mid-Century German Balloon Glass Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Glas Pendel. Simple pendant lights with a large glass screen. The glass is open at the bottom, so that direct light escapes down. In addition, the translucent glass show...
Metal
Wonderful Feldman 3 Light Brass Lotus Flower Pendant Chandelier Light Midcentury
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3 light brass lotus pendant by Feldman Lighting Co. We have had this style many time but never one with such petite flowers-each flowers measures 6" in diameter x 6"t. Th...
Brass
$1,650Sale Price|40% Off
1953 Enameled Pendant Chandelier by Moe Lighting with 3 arms for Dining Room
By Moe Light, Gerald Thurston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mixed metal Gerald Thurston style pendant with three steel shaded lights and reflector dome shield with brass stems and necks. Manufactured by Moe Lighting, this pendant shows a heav...
Aluminum, Brass
Small Italian Mid-Century 3-Light Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Small Italian Mid-Century 3-light Murano glass ceiling lamp, 1960s Gold metal structure, purchased in Venice. Intact and in good condition, e14 lamps. We guarantee immediate shippin...
Metal
Mid-Century 3-Light Chandelier, "Satellite" Model Attributed to VECA, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 3-light chandelier, "Satellite" model attributed to VECA, 1960s Murano glass and chromed metal structure. Good condition. Very small break in a glass disc, as per descri...
Metal
Vintage Danish Teak Wood and 3 Tear Drop Milk Glass Pendants Light Fixture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Danish 3 light pendant chandelier. This beautiful mid century modern ceiling piece has Danish living style for days.
Milk Glass, Teak
Itsu Mid-Century Pendant Lamp Model "ER 106/3", Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model utilizes the mid-century era’s popular combination of brass and glass; the elongated bell shape of the shades shows off the frosted glass and the play of shadows it create...
Brass
Set of 3 Mid-Century German AH Glass Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century glass pendants from the renowned manufacturer Putzler. The lamp body made of orange flashed glass shows an elegant teardrop shape. At the bottom it is open and emits dir...
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Glass Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three minimalist mid-century glass pendant lights. The design impresses with its minimalism and transparency. The glass shade is shaped like a flat dome. The lower section is satin-f...
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s Pendant light with stunning opaline glass Made in Italy by Stilnovo.
Metal, Brass
$1,560Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mid-century Nakashima Style Teak Cylinder Pendant w/ Frosted Shade, 3 Available
By George Nakashima
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century teak cylinder pendant light chandelier with frosted glass shade featuring a geometric pattern along the edge.
Glass, Teak
Set of 3 Mid-Century Gold Flower Glass Ceiling Light and 2 Wall Light
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of 3 Light: 2 wall light and one Ceiling Light. Ceiling Light: This amazing flower basket is made of dozen of precious Murano flowers glasses. Available a pair of ext...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Glass by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant light in glass by Carl Fagerlund. 3 E27 bulb.
Brass
Mid Century Spanish Wicker and Rattan Pendant Light, 18\" Diameter
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-786 mid century Spanish wicker and rattan pendant Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb Pendant 18" diameter x 10" tall Supplied with2 feet chain and canopy Rewired.
Wicker, Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pendants Model K 3-3 in Glass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An organic and lively pair of pendant lamps, probably designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman with the model no. K 3-3. The pandants feature an elongated white opaline gl...
Brass
Mid-century Modern 3 Ball Glass and Brass Frame Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern 3 Ball Glass and Brass Frame Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp.
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Pendant or Flush Mount Light, Stilnovo St
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant and playful Italian mid-century modern pendant light or semi flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s or 1960s.
Brass
1970s Yellow Metal and Glass 3-Light Chandelier - Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Yellow Metal and Glass 3-Light Chandelier - Mid-Century Modern Elegance Illuminate your home with the cheerful and stylish charm of this 1970s 3-light chandelier. Crafted fro...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable 3 Ball Suspension Pendant Attr to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting system / chandelier with three balls that are designed to pivot to direct light up, down or sideways, attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1970. ...
Chrome
$513Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-Century 3-Light Brass And Glass Chandelier Attributed To Stilnovo 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 3-light chandelier in brass and opaline glass attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. Lamp socket e14. We guarantee adequate p...
Brass
Lobmeyr Style Crystal and Bronze Pendant Light Mid-Century Modern, Austria 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern crystal and bronze 3-light pendant light in the style of J.
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
$344Sale Price / item|62% Off
Palwa Crown Pendant Light Chandeliers, C1970s, Germany, 3 Available
By Palwa
Located in Trensacq, FR
Palwa pendant light chandeliers circa 1970s Germany. Two tiers of octagonal crystals, crowned with a gilded ring of serrated ovals each with a faceted crystal cut drop. Stylish and v...
Cut Glass
Set of 3 Full Brass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Set of three very rare pendant lamps made in Germany in the 1950s. The lighting is made of brass and has the style of the Italian brand Stilnovo. It has many small holes which are cr...
Brass
Val Saint Lambert Belgian 20th Century 3 light Bell Jar Chandelier
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Belgian (20th Century) style bell jar lantern with a fluted pumpkin shaped crystal jar having brass floral and vine repousse bands, a painted bronze stem and metal suspen...
Brass
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.