Mid Century Pendant Dining Light

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Metal, Brass

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H 13.39 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid Century Flush Mount Chandelier with City Skyline Motif by Moe Light

By Moe Light

Located in New York, NY

Chic Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Moe Light. This fixture has a pierced brass center cone which

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

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Brass

Mid Century Flush Mount Chandelier with City Skyline Motif by Moe Light

H 11 in Dm 18 in

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier

H 30 in W 10 in D 10 in

Midcentury Pendant Chandelier by Moe Light

By Moe Light

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Stunning brass chandelier with three hanging milk glass shades by Moe Light. Photographed with

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Pendant Chandelier by Moe Light

H 40 in Dm 16 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

Mid Century Brass Pendant Light

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Brass & Teak Pendant Light in the style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Solid brass

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Brass Pendant Light

H 25 in Dm 10 in

Mid-Century Pendant Light by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful pendant light by Lightolier made of brass and features a thick lens diffuser. This mid

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Light by Lightolier

H 10 in Dm 17 in

Mid-Century Kamenicky Senov Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century modern Czech Glass pendant light attributed to the Kamenicky Senov Factory, 1970s, in

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

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Glass

Mid-Century Kamenicky Senov Pendant Light

H 8 in W 14 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Woven Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern pendant light features a woven, gourd shape exterior with translucent fiberglass

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Woven Pendant Light

H 17 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century, Murano Opalescent Glass Hanging Pendant Light

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Charleston, SC

A stunning mid-century opaline murano bell shaped pendency light with brass details. The glass has

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

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century, Murano Opalescent Glass Hanging Pendant Light

H 12 in Dm 9 in

Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Pendant Light

Located in Kingston, NY

This unique Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik pendant light features an orbital form with six circular

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Pendant Light

H 51 in Dm 16 in

White Opaline Glass Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass pendant. 2 meter black wire. Measure: weight 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb. Priced per

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

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Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

White Opaline Glass Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Light

H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier

H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light

H 14.97 in Dm 9.06 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Three Light Billiard, Kitchen or Dining Table Pendant

Located in Plainview, NY

The Mid-Century Modern-style three-light pendant is a striking luminary crafted to grace your

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Three Light Billiard, Kitchen or Dining Table Pendant

H 30 in W 76 in D 15.5 in

Italian Venini Style Mid-Century Modern Diminutive Pendant Light

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern diminutive glass pendant light made in the style of Venini. The piece

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

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Murano Glass

Italian Venini Style Mid-Century Modern Diminutive Pendant Light

H 12 in Dm 12 in

Mid Century Modern Intersecting Disc Pendant Light

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern pendant light features a frosted glass lantern shade with an intersecting metal

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

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Intersecting Disc Pendant Light

H 10 in Dm 12 in

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light

Located in Charleston, SC

This fabulous mid-century saucer large pendant light has been decoupaged in a red floral Japanese

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

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light

H 41 in Dm 20 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

Mid-Century Modern Five-Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern five-pendant light fixture. Has etched glass shades. The tops of the shades are

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Five-Pendant Light Fixture

H 62 in Dm 21 in

Danish Mid Century Modern Glass Pendant Light

By Holmegaard

Located in New York, NY

Danish Mid Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light attributed to Holmegaard. Very nice simple

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Glass Pendant Light

H 30 in Dm 7.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Pendant Light, 1970s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Japanese-style Mid-Century Modern wooden pendant light from circa the 1970s. Wooden

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Pendant Light, 1970s

H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Tri-Color Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Barntrup, DE

Midcentury Belgian pendant light with three brass arms, each with a different color glass shade

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Tri-Color Chandelier Pendant Light

H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of iron and

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light

H 9.45 in Dm 11.03 in

Mid-Century Brass & Glass Pendant Light, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage pendant light produced in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's. Made of glass and brass

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Mid-20th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass & Glass Pendant Light, 1970s

H 30.71 in Dm 10.24 in

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

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Metal

Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

H 9.06 in Dm 7.09 in

Modern Mid-century Square Pendant , 4 light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Modern/Deco looking square pendant .All metal work is polished and plated in Nickel . Chain and

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modern Mid-century Square Pendant , 4 light

H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light

H 11.62 in Dm 11.42 in

Two Tone Mid-Century French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A good quality two tone pendant light. France, c1950s. Opaline glass base, clear top, all

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Two Tone Mid-Century French Pendant Light

H 19.69 in Dm 11.03 in

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light

H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light

Located in Berlin, DE

Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light This pendant light consists of two-cone

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

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Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light

H 66.15 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in

Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light

By Edison

Located in Berkeley, CA

uniquely converted to be a dry to damp location pendant light. Freshly wired with all UL certified parts

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light

H 16 in W 7 in D 12 in

Mid-Century Diffused Glass Pendant Light '1'

Located in London, GB

An elegant diffused glass pedant light. Germany, c1950s. Since re-wired with a hook

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Diffused Glass Pendant Light '1'

H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in London, GB

A brass pendant light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company in Markaryd, Sweden, mid-20th century

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden

H 10.63 in Dm 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Pendant Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

packing and shipping ( Glass ). Sold each. Total of 3 available left now. The pendant is 22" in ht. A

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Pendant Light

H 55 in Dm 6 in

Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century (Labelled)

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Large pendant light by Stilnovo of Italy. Mid-20th century. Stilnovo label. The fixture comprises

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

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Aluminum, Copper

Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century (Labelled)

H 20.48 in Dm 8.27 in

Mid-Century Space Age Adjustable Pendant Light, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage Italian pendant light with adjustable hight. The maximum lenght is 125 cm. Bulb: 1 x E26

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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Space Age Adjustable Pendant Light, Italy

H 28.35 in Dm 17.72 in

Opaque Mid-Century Glass and Brass Mid-Century Leaf Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A brass and glass pendant light. Unusual brass leaf gallery. Playful and decorative. France

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Opaque Mid-Century Glass and Brass Mid-Century Leaf Pendant Light

H 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a

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

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Rattan, Paper

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s

H 25.99 in Dm 8.67 in

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Spaghetti Swag Pendant Light

By Aurora Lampworks

Located in Weymouth, MA

Authentic mid-century modern swag spaghetti lamp. Cloudy clear lucite with 8 foot cord.

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

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Spaghetti Swag Pendant Light

No Reserve

H 16 in Dm 16 in

Mid Century Mod German 10-Light Graphite Pipe Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

A German pendant light from the 1950s in a sleek design of 10 pipes mounted around a disk. Newly

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Mod German 10-Light Graphite Pipe Pendant Light

H 36 in Dm 16 in

Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Iron Top Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual

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

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Iron

Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Iron Top Pendant Light

H 10.63 in Dm 9.85 in

Mid-Century Modern Large Pop Art Light Bulb Pendant Light

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very cool pop art pendant light. The cord plugs in to a standard outlet and the

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Large Pop Art Light Bulb Pendant Light

H 14.25 in W 8 in D 8 in

Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Pendant Light Chandelier

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Rare space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass outer shade and inner chrome 4-bulb 'chandelier

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Pendant Light Chandelier

H 10.63 in Dm 18.51 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beige Glass Pendant Light

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian blown glass pendant light with chrome accent and vintage black spiral cording. This ceiling

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

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Blown Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beige Glass Pendant Light

H 14.5 in Dm 11 in

Mid-Century Modern Gold Finish Cage Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

1990s Mid-Century Modern style diamond cage shaped pendant light done in a gold finish. Cleaned and

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gold Finish Cage Pendant Light

H 36 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Argelato, BO

Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy

H 7.88 in Dm 24.81 in

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

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Brass

Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light

H 24.02 in Dm 7.09 in

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

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Brass

Single Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Light

H 6.3 in Dm 7.88 in

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish blown cased blue glass pendant light fixture with three interior lights, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Pendant Light Fixture

H 14 in Dm 19.5 in

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Baltimore, MD

A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light

H 9 in Dm 4 in

Opaline and Brass Mid-Century Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An opaline glass pendant light, with large original brass gallery. France, c1950s. Mid to

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Opaline and Brass Mid-Century Glass Pendant Light

H 195.28 in Dm 12.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice cluster of four chrome globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant

H 30 in W 14 in D 14 in

Mid Century Blue Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian moderne pendant light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets. Measurements

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Mid Century Blue Glass Pendant Light Fixture

H 16.5 in Dm 8.5 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

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mid-Century Modern street light from France. The hallmark of Holophane lighting fixtures is

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light

H 20 in Dm 16.5 in

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

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Thin Pendant Light

H 15.75 in Dm 4.73 in

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

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

H 18.51 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 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

Materials

Glass

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Mid-century Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light

Located in Praha, CZ

Very nice chrome pendant lamp with milk glass ball and chrome circle decoration. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-century Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light

H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in

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Mid Century Pendant Dining Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century pendant dining light you’re looking for. A mid century pendant dining light — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 7656 variations of the antique or vintage mid century pendant dining light you’re looking for, while we also have 313 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century pendant dining light — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century pendant dining light, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Stilnovo, Kalmar Lighting and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful mid century pendant dining light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Pendant Dining Light?

A mid century pendant dining light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,863, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $245,000.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique 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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