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Large Sculptural Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass 1960
Large Sculptural Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass 1960

Large Sculptural Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass 1960

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass, The Netherlands, 1960.

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

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Set of 3 Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass 1960
Set of 3 Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass 1960

Set of 3 Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass 1960

Located in Meer, VAN

Set of 3 Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass 1960 A wonderful set of 3 modernist pendant lamps in opaline glass.

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

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Opaline Glass

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s

By Leucos Design Lab, Carlo Nason

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s Beautiful and shiny handblown pendant light in Murano Opaline transparent glass with light blue glas...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Midcentury Opaline Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1958
Midcentury Opaline Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1958

Midcentury Opaline Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1958

By Stilnovo

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy 1958. Opaline glass. brass detail. Rare version with tube mount, not rope. 3 e14 Bulbs. Rewired.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic

By Napako

Located in Vienna, Austria

I purchased this lamp from the original owner, who informed me that the lamp was never used. As you can see from the photos, there is no real wear on any of the parts . There are som...

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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Large 1970s Czechoslovak Napako Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lamp
Large 1970s Czechoslovak Napako Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lamp

Large 1970s Czechoslovak Napako Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lamp

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

This elegant Mid-Century Modern fixture features a sculptural ribbed white opaline diffuser suspended from a polished chrome rod with minimalist metal detailing.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Pendants in White Opaque to Clear Glass
Mid-Century Pendants in White Opaque to Clear Glass

Mid-Century Pendants in White Opaque to Clear Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pendants, opaline glass, metal, Europe, 1960s. These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaline to clear glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a liv...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Small Two Tone Opaline and White Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Small Two Tone Opaline and White Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Small Two Tone Opaline and White Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A German diminutive two tone glass pendant light. Etched glass top with white glass base. Germany, c1950s. Good condition, some scuffs and marks commensurate with age, re...

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Pendant in Brass and Opaline Textural Murano Glass, 1970
Italian Mid-Century Pendant in Brass and Opaline Textural Murano Glass, 1970

Italian Mid-Century Pendant in Brass and Opaline Textural Murano Glass, 1970

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful pendant lamp or lantern made of brass base and shiny opaline Murano glass. Made in Italy during the 1970s. This gorgeous glass lantern is very difficult to photograph and d...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century pendant lantern in brass and lattimo Murano glass, Italy, 1950s.
Mid-Century pendant lantern in brass and lattimo Murano glass, Italy, 1950s.

Mid-Century pendant lantern in brass and lattimo Murano glass, Italy, 1950s.

Located in Catania, CT

This elegant piece features a conical white lattimo (opaline) glass shade, beautifully complemented by polished brass fittings. The design reflects the refined Italian craftsmanship ...

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

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Brass

Italian mid century pendant with Part Lighitng in Opal Glass, Late 1960s
Italian mid century pendant with Part Lighitng in Opal Glass, Late 1960s

Italian mid century pendant with Part Lighitng in Opal Glass, Late 1960s

Located in bari, IT

An Italian production this chandelier in a style of Stilnovo in opal glass and metal lacquered.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century German Two Tone Pendant
Mid-Century German Two Tone Pendant

Mid-Century German Two Tone Pendant

Located in London, GB

A mid-century pendant light. Two tone glass, with an opaline base and clear top.

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane

French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane

By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century pendant attributed by French designer Mathieu Mategot designed in the late 1940 or early 1950s Perforated metal conical shaped down rod opaline glass shade.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid Century Danish Pendant Lamp with Yellow Metal Cover, 1970s
Mid Century Danish Pendant Lamp with Yellow Metal Cover, 1970s

Mid Century Danish Pendant Lamp with Yellow Metal Cover, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Delicate mid century pendant lamp with opaline glass inner shade and yellow metal outer shade.

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Finland, 1950s

Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Finland, 1950s

Located in Karis, Nyland

Elegant Finnish mid-century pendant light featuring a sculptural brass structure with two softly rounded opaline glass shades.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Pendant with Brass and Opaline Glass Globes
Mid-Century Italian Pendant with Brass and Opaline Glass Globes

Mid-Century Italian Pendant with Brass and Opaline Glass Globes

Located in Rome, IT

This Italian mid-century pendant light features three opaline glass globes as shades, each mounted on a triangular brass frame with its original patina, combined with black lacquered...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Striking pair of mid-century pendant lights featuring elongated white opaline glass cones paired with bold, transparent orange glass disc shades.

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

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Glass

Arlus Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier, Opaline Glass, 1950s
Arlus Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier, Opaline Glass, 1950s

Arlus Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier, Opaline Glass, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier by Arlus, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops
Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops

Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops

By Philips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Philips, these Mid-Century pendant lights feature frosted opaline milk glass shades in a conical diamond form — a silhouette that widens toward the upper-middle section b...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Czechoslovakian Textured Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Mid-Century Czechoslovakian Textured Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1960s

Mid-Century Czechoslovakian Textured Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1960s

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These distinctive mid-century pendant lights were manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s, a period widely recognised for its inventive and forward-thinking approach to indus...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Midcentury Structured Opaline Glass Pendant, Europe 1960s
Midcentury Structured Opaline Glass Pendant, Europe 1960s

Midcentury Structured Opaline Glass Pendant, Europe 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Pendants, Structured Opaline Glass, Europe, 1960s Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s.

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

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Metal

1960s Pendants with Adjustable Height by Kamenicky Senov
1960s Pendants with Adjustable Height by Kamenicky Senov

1960s Pendants with Adjustable Height by Kamenicky Senov

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Surrey, BC

A refined Mid-Century pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia, likely from the Kamenický Šenov region, known for its long tradition of glassmaking.

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Antique 1650s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy
Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy

Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

1960s Italian Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass Details A striking and authentic mid-century pendant light by Stilnovo, crafted in Italy during the 1950s ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s This elegant mid-century pendant lamp was crafted in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s and features a timeless design ...

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant Mid-Century pendant lamp from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, beautifully embodies the timeless design aesthetics of the era. It features a refined combination of mater...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant pair of Mid-Century pendant lamps from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, perfectly captures the refined design sensibility of the era. Each lamp features a beautifully cu...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Stilnovo Midcentury Pendants in Opaline Glass and Metal, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Stilnovo Midcentury Pendants in Opaline Glass and Metal, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Stilnovo Midcentury Pendants in Opaline Glass and Metal, Italy, 1960s

By (After) Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning and unique pair of mid-century pendant lamps in opaline glass and black lacquered metal.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

large 1970s glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white opaline bubble glass
large 1970s glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white opaline bubble glass

large 1970s glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white opaline bubble glass

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Mannheim, DE

Mid century pendant light manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, model no. 4234.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s Large Opaline Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights — Czechoslovakia
1950s Large Opaline Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights — Czechoslovakia

1950s Large Opaline Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights — Czechoslovakia

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Large 1950s opaline glass pendant lighting - these elegant mid-century pendant lights began their story in a school in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Stilnovo Opal Glass, Brass and Metal Pendant Light, Italy 1950s
Stilnovo Opal Glass, Brass and Metal Pendant Light, Italy 1950s

Stilnovo Opal Glass, Brass and Metal Pendant Light, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century pendant light in opal glass, brass, and black enameled perforated metal.

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

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Model 982 Pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1940s
Model 982 Pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1940s

Model 982 Pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1940s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully detailed mid-century pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Orno in Finland during the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Slate, Metal

Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s

Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s A striking mid-century pendant light in the style of Louis Poulsen, dating from the 1960s.

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

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Opaline Glass

1950s Italian Brass and Red Lacquered Chandelier with Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Brass and Red Lacquered Chandelier with Opaline Glass

1950s Italian Brass and Red Lacquered Chandelier with Opaline Glass

Located in Rome, IT

Italian mid-century pendant chandelier from the 1950s, characterized by a light and geometric structure that combines slender brass rods with red lacquered metal elements.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking mid-century pendant lamp was produced by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s. The design features a bold, rounded shade made of vibrant ora...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Black & White Pendant in Glass and Chrome by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s
Black & White Pendant in Glass and Chrome by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s

Black & White Pendant in Glass and Chrome by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning “Black & White” Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s Magnificent Mid-Century pendant lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Rare Pair of Glass and Wood Slat Pendants by Gunilla Jung for Orno Oy, Finland
Rare Pair of Glass and Wood Slat Pendants by Gunilla Jung for Orno Oy, Finland

Rare Pair of Glass and Wood Slat Pendants by Gunilla Jung for Orno Oy, Finland

By Gunilla Jung, Orno Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare pair of Finnish mid-century pendant lights combining softly glowing opaline glass with new, high-quality handmade wooden slat lampshades, produced to closely follow the origin...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Slate, Metal, Nickel

Brass & Glass Chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Brass & Glass Chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

Brass & Glass Chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Karis, Nyland

A refined mid-century pendant produced in the 1950s by Itä-Suomen Sähkö Oy (commonly known as Itsu).

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Opaline Pendant
Mid-Century Opaline Pendant

Mid-Century Opaline Pendant

Located in Vienna, AT

Structured opaline glass fitted with one E27 socket from the 1950s up to 20 pieces available.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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

French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French white opaline glass pendant lights with clear green glass edge Weight 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...

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

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Brass

Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A hallmark of mid-century civic lighting, they combine refined simplicity with exceptional light quality.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-century Opaline Pendant, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Mid-century Opaline Pendant, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

Mid-century Opaline Pendant, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-century Opaline Pendant, 1970s, Czechoslovakia, - made of Brass and Milk Glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Pendant in Brass and White Opaline Glass, Mid-20th Century
Midcentury Pendant in Brass and White Opaline Glass, Mid-20th Century

Midcentury Pendant in Brass and White Opaline Glass, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York City, NY

Midcentury Brass and White Opaline Glass Pendant This light has been rewired for US electrical.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

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

Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A well executed pendant light. France, c1950s. Opaline glass conical shade. Good vintage condition, patina commensurate with age. Re-wired and PAT tested. No original ...

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Run Mid 20th Century Opaline Pendant Lights
Run Mid 20th Century Opaline Pendant Lights

Run Mid 20th Century Opaline Pendant Lights

Located in Malton, GB

These are a great looking mid 20th century opaline light. They are most likely station lights but now make ideal lighting together over a kitchen island or dining table. But even use...

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French opaline glass Industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Mat outside, shine inside Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit
Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit

Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit

By Elektrosvit

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Once illuminating a textile mill in former Czechoslovakia, these vintage 1950s industrial pendants were produced during the early years of communist rule in the Eastern Bloc. Manufac...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Top
Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Top

Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Top

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass pendant Brass top 2 meter / 80" black wire Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...

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

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Brass

Giso Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps, Drip Shape, Mid-20th Century, Holland
Giso Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps, Drip Shape, Mid-20th Century, Holland

Giso Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps, Drip Shape, Mid-20th Century, Holland

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large round drip shape opaline glass pendant by Giso, Holland Metal top and ceiling canopy Glass height 300 mm / 11.8" Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lam...

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

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Iron

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French white opaline glass pendant light with brass top. Handcrafted glass shades Weight: 0.30 kg / 0.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...

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

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Brass

White Opaline Matt Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Lights
White Opaline Matt Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Lights

White Opaline Matt Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Matt opaline glass pendant Metal and brass top 2 meter black wire Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards ...

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

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Brass, Iron

Peill & Putzler Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Peill & Putzler Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Peill & Putzler Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Oirlo, LI

Design Peill & Putzler hanging lamp, 1960 A Peill & Putzler pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. An impressive pendant luminaire from the Peill & Putzler glass factory in D...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant vintage ceiling lamp with opal glass shade, brass details and black enameled metal rod.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Mid-Century Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Opaline glass pendant light with geometrical pattern. Made in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The dimensions of glass: height 29cm (11,5in), diameter 28cm (11in). Cleaned, rewired, glass in...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, Copper & Opaline Glass, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, Copper & Opaline Glass, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, Copper & Opaline Glass, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in San Francisco, CA

Three rare, mid-century copper and opaline glass pendants designed by Stilnovo, made in Italy.

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

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Copper

Italian Pendant Lamp, 1940s Mid-Century Modern, Opaline Glass & Brass
Italian Pendant Lamp, 1940s Mid-Century Modern, Opaline Glass & Brass

Italian Pendant Lamp, 1940s Mid-Century Modern, Opaline Glass & Brass

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An original six-light Italian pendant lamp, dating to the 1940s. The fixture features six hand-blown, cased opaline glass diffusers with a delicate pink hue, arranged in a balanced, ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Almelo, NL

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights – Set of Six Available A beautiful blend of simplicity and elegance, these 1970s Mid-Century Modern pendant li...

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

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Brass

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XXL  French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style
XXL  French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style

XXL French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo, Arlus

Located in Bremen, DE

Exceptionnal large chandelier by Maison Arlus, this is the ONLY ONE available worldwide! it features an X-shaped brass structure flanked by 2 double circles with black enameled trim...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Wonderful Red Pair of Mid-Century Pendant, Bent Karlby Style, 1950s
Wonderful Red Pair of Mid-Century Pendant, Bent Karlby Style, 1950s

Wonderful Red Pair of Mid-Century Pendant, Bent Karlby Style, 1950s

By Bent Karlby

Located in Roosdaal, BE

You can see a lovely red pair of midcentury topdesign pendant. This a Bent Karlby style (maybe it's him, but i'm not sure) lamp with a wonderful design. The lamps are in very v...

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

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Metal, Brass

French Mid Century Pendant Light,  Lunel, Glass Brass, Stllnovo Style, 60s
French Mid Century Pendant Light,  Lunel, Glass Brass, Stllnovo Style, 60s

French Mid Century Pendant Light, Lunel, Glass Brass, Stllnovo Style, 60s

By Maison Lunel, Stilnovo

Located in Bremen, DE

Very sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Lunel, featuring a swooping double brass structure with each three opaline glass globes on brass fittings Dimen...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century  Pendant Light, Arlus, Brass Glass, Stilnovo Style, 60s
French Mid Century  Pendant Light, Arlus, Brass Glass, Stilnovo Style, 60s

French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus, Brass Glass, Stilnovo Style, 60s

By Arlus

Located in Bremen, DE

Exceptionnal gilded pendant light by Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre), featuring a black enameled central beam with 6 protruding spokes left and right with an arrow style ending, enclos...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

French Mid Century  Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style, Brass Glass
French Mid Century  Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style, Brass Glass

French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style, Brass Glass

By Stilnovo, Arlus

Located in Bremen, DE

Exceptional, large brass chandelier by Maison Arlus featuring a losange ( or 69-ish) shaped structure with 2 central circles connected with a brass and black enameled paralepipedic c...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Swedish Pendant  with Opaline Shade
Mid-Century Swedish Pendant  with Opaline Shade

Mid-Century Swedish Pendant with Opaline Shade

Unavailable

H 33.08 in Dm 15.36 in

Mid-Century Swedish Pendant with Opaline Shade

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Mid-Century Swedish pendant large opaline shades.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable alone is 140cm and can be shortened to your preference. Takes one E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/C...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Italian Opaline & Brass Sphere Pendant Lamp
Large Mid-Century Italian Opaline & Brass Sphere Pendant Lamp

Large Mid-Century Italian Opaline & Brass Sphere Pendant Lamp

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable alone is 140cm and can be shortened to your preference. Total max drop is 200cm. Takes one E27 light bulb (not included). ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Cased Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1950-1959, Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Cased Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1950-1959, Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Cased Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1950-1959, Denmark

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Mid-Century Modern large double cased glass pendant shade.

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

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard E26 size (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Total height of the lamp is ad...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Opaline Double Cased Onion Shaped Glass Pendant
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Opaline Double Cased Onion Shaped Glass Pendant

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Opaline Double Cased Onion Shaped Glass Pendant

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Mid-Century Modern handblown opaline double cased onion shaped glass pendant shade, Finland, circa 1950-1959.

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

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Glass

Large Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
Large Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp

Large Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable alone is 140cm and can be shortened to your preference. Takes one E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/C...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Engraved Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Fringe Pendant
Mid-20th Century Engraved Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Fringe Pendant

Mid-20th Century Engraved Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Fringe Pendant

Located in Valencia, Spain

Fantastic modernist lamp with original bead glass finge, very difficult to find a lamp like this Chandelier with glass fringe pendant. Pendant made of engraved brass and crystal gl...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier

Unavailable

H 18.9 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes 4x fridge size E14 light bulb (not included). For US/Canadian customers, an adapter for the lightbulb (E14 to E12) will be added to the package, free of charge, just let us kn...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes 3x E14 light bulb (not included). For US/Canadian customers, an adapter for the lightbulb (E14 to E12) will be added to the package, free of charge, just let us know when you ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Arlus mid-century Chandelier Glass Opalines french , 1950
Arlus mid-century Chandelier Glass Opalines french , 1950

Arlus mid-century Chandelier Glass Opalines french , 1950

By Arlus

Located in Denia, ES

Elegant, all original French Mid-Century Modern chandelier, in brass and teak metal with white glass opalines, by Arlus. France, 1950s in excellent general condition, no oxydation. T...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Opaline Globe Pendants
Opaline Globe Pendants

Opaline Globe Pendants

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Opaline Globe Pendants

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Globe opaline glass pendant lights on short chrome stems (ceiling mounted), English, 1950s. Rewired and pat tested. Measures: H 38 (incl. stem), W 30, D 30 CM.

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

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Opaline Chandelier

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes 5x standard E14 light bulb (not included). For US/Canadian customers, an adapter for the lightbulb (E14 to E12) will be added to the package, free of charge, just let us know ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1940s Czech Sunflower Opaline Pendants
1940s Czech Sunflower Opaline Pendants

1940s Czech Sunflower Opaline Pendants

Unavailable

H 27.17 in Dm 13 in

1940s Czech Sunflower Opaline Pendants

Located in Stockport, GB

We have three of these 1940s Czech sunflower opaline pendants available. Complete with their original white bakelite caps, chromed rod and ceiling fitting. These polished glass opali...

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Beautiful 1960s Pendant in Opaline Glass
Beautiful 1960s Pendant in Opaline Glass

Beautiful 1960s Pendant in Opaline Glass

Unavailable

H 14.57 in Dm 8.67 in

Beautiful 1960s Pendant in Opaline Glass

Located in Mørkøv, 85

Pendant in opaline glass with brass on top. We don´t know who has made this beautiful pendant, but it is old - from the 1960s and problably from Denmark or Sweden, where there were...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes 3x fridge size E14 light bulb (not included). For US/Canadian customers, an adapter for the lightbulb (E14 to E12) will be added to the package, free of charge, just let us kn...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Italian Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Takes 3x regular size E14 light bulb (not included). For US/Canadian customers, an adapter for the lightbulb (E14 to E12) will be added to the package, free of charge. Works with 2...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers Brass Engraved, Transparent and Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers Brass Engraved, Transparent and Opaline Glass

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers Brass Engraved, Transparent and Opaline Glass

Located in Valencia, Spain

Modernist design chandeliers Brass engraved lamp, modernist design, this model is structured in a ring that comes out 3-curved arms that end in right angle of which hang 3 tulips of...

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

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Crystal, Brass

Orange Opaline Pendant Light, 1970s
Orange Opaline Pendant Light, 1970s

Orange Opaline Pendant Light, 1970s

Unavailable

H 14.18 in Dm 7.88 in

Orange Opaline Pendant Light, 1970s

Located in Brussels , BE

Orange opaline pendant light, 1970s.

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

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Glass

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Turku, FI

Impressive Finnish sphere opaline glass and brass pendant light made in the 1930s-1940s. This type of lamps were often used in schools. This simplistic pendant lamp fits with any mod...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Table Lamps and Chandelier
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Table Lamps and Chandelier

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Table Lamps and Chandelier

By Kaiser, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Stilnovo

Located in Escalona, Toledo

Beautiful set consisting of a chandelier and a pair of Swedish table lamps from the 1950s. The body of the table lamps is finished in brass and ivory lacquer and holds a precious opa...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Opaline pendant by Hans Bergström
Brass and Opaline pendant by Hans Bergström

Brass and Opaline pendant by Hans Bergström

Unavailable

H 19.3 in Dm 9.45 in

Brass and Opaline pendant by Hans Bergström

By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Alvesta, SE

Designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan in the early 1950s. Brass details with the characteristic Bergstrom decor and white opaline glass. Excellent vintage condi...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Midcentury Opaline Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury opaline pendant you’re looking for. A midcentury opaline pendant — often made from glass, opaline glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a midcentury opaline pendant, we have 1677 options in-stock, while there are 82 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury opaline pendant, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury opaline pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made midcentury opaline pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Kaiser Leuchten and Peill & Putzler are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Opaline Pendant?

Prices for a midcentury opaline pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $107 and can go as high as $252,392, while the average can fetch as much as $1,886.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.