Sexy French Mid-Century Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass
Mid-Century Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A petite down facing fixture of frosted glass, etched with clear vertical lines and a stylized dental motif edge.
Glass
mid century light by SCIOLARI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Metal
Finnish Midcentury Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very decent and nice style of lighting.
Brass
Lightolier Black Enamel Sixteen-Light Mid-Century Light Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Black enameled light fixture with sixteen arm light fixture made by Lightolier, original enamel in excellent condition, measures 24" H from bottom to top of ring, 45" H to canopy, 24...
Metal
Midcentury Pendant Light Designed by Carl Thore, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Carl Thore
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice style of lighting.
Copper
Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1965
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pendant lamp called "black and white 83" of the Italian mid-century with opal white glass bowl and aluminum diffusor.
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Pendants Light Designed by Carl Thore, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Carl Thore
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice style of lighting.
Copper
Midcentury Pendant Light Forget Metal and Oak With 4 Black Lampshades
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant Forget light from the 1960s, designed by Massive Belgium With Black lampshades and Oak Detail Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, making it an iconic...
Metal
Midcentury Pendant Light Peill & Putzler 1970s Green White a Clear Glass Shade
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s pendant lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler. Model number AH 191. The shade is made of multicolored glass: green, white and clear. Black lacquered metal on ...
Glass
French Mid-Century Light Pink Enameled Glass Flush Mount with Floral Motifs
Located in Barntrup, DE
Delicate French mid-century flush mount light with pale pink glass, hand-enameled floral decoration, and dragonfly motifs.
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Modern & Sculptural 8-Light Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Stilnovo, this wonderful 8 light glass, walnut and metal chandelier with original canopy is extremely sculptural, geometric and modern for a classic mid-century light.
Metal
Midcentury Milk Glass Cube Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury pendant light features a 6 inch milk glass cube shade with aluminum fitter on 56 inches of steel chain link to hang at an overall height of 64 inches.
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Pendant Light Attributed to Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
An Italian midcentury pendant light. Attributed to Ignazio Gardella, circa 1960s. Nickel-plated brass, brass and pressed glass Dimensions: Total height 90 height x 50 hei...
Glass
$2,800Sale Price|43% Off
Mid-Century Modern Hungarian Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This stylish Mid-Century light piece is composed of a single tier of frosted glass cylinders mounted on a grid of concentric rings and metal arches. Both artistic and eclectic it imp...
Metal
1960s Wood and Glass Pendant Light by ULUV, Czechoslovakia, Marked by Manufactur
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant midcentury pendant light by ULUV made from wood and milk glass. Produced in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Good vintage condition. 1x E25-E27 sockets. US wiring compat...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Sexy French 1950's chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy French mid Century light, the patina is much nicer in person
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Glass Pendant Light, Organic Modern Design, 45cm Diameter
Located in Beirut, LB
Midcentury pendant light in stylized glass of flower ornaments in blue and white, with glass formed in an organic shape. It is currently wired to 220V as per European standards a...
Glass
Rose Gold Spun Metal and Art Glass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Ceiling Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reminiscent, but not verified, of similar mid-century light fixtures created by Erik Höglund and Einar Backström in Sweden during the same era.
Metal, Aluminum
$1,350
Antique orange light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Huge Limburg Pendant Light Cylindrical Bubble Glass Shade and Chrome 3 in Stock
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
Midcentury pendant light manufactured in the 1970s by Glashuette Limburg. Model 4399. Transparent cylindrical glass shade with bubble structure, chrome details, black electric wire a...
Chrome
Peill & Putzler Large 1970s Clear Textured Glass Biomorphic Pendant Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful midcentury pendant light by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded b...
Aluminum
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This midcentury pendant light, attributed to Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Italian midcentury lighting design. The use of copper as the primary material for the structure o...
Metal, Copper
Midcentury Pendant Prism Faceted Crystal Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury pendant light of prism faceted cut crystal glass. Midcentury Kinkeldey pendant light high quality having thick facet cut prism crystal glass chards suspended on stainless ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
A Petite Lightolier Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic atomic stile, midcentury pendant light by Lightolier. Ceiling flush mount with glass diffuser and perforated brass shade. Perfect for a low ceiling or a small space. Measur...
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster pendant light, white w/ charcoal grey veining, 1930
Located in New York City, NY
Modernist, Scandinavian Modern, English country house, Biedermeier, Neoclassical, mid century, Minimalism, organic Modern, Arts & Crafts, Industrial, Mid Century, light, fixture,...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Brass and Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant by Kamenický Šenov, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant midcentury pendant light was produced by Kamenický Šenov in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s, a region internationally renowned for its glassmaking tradition. The design ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Form-Light, Denmark, 1960s
By Form Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Featuring layered discs and a soft, diffused glow, this pendant captures the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Aluminum
Midcentury Large Brass and Art - Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been meticulously cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
Large Sputnik blown Glass by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A midcentury pendant light made by Doria Leuchtern, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970-1979. The pendant is composed of 6 blown glass balls attached to a brass frame. Sockets: 6 x ...
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been meticulously cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been meticulously cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendant, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
Midcentury-Modern XL Brass and Pattern Glass Pendant, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
Large set Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
Large set XL Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order and ready for use.
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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 supports the glass ring shade. The ring shade has a city skyline motif edge; the c...
Brass
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier With Green and White Stained Glass.
Metal
Atomic Lamp Ceiling Sculpture Trix & Robert Haussmann Lamp Sputnik Design
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Berlin, BE
The “Atomic Lamp”, designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, is far more than a lighting fixture — it is a poetic, architectural light structure that embodies the ra...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Stoneware Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany.
Stoneware
Modernist Pendant light , Mid century
Located in Nice, FR
Modernist pendant light Mid-century This light fixture is composed of golden brass rods, arranged in a geometric and elegant manner.
Brass
$2,000 / item
Mid Century Frosted Glass Light Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid 20th Century Mid Century Frosted Glass Box/Cube Pendant Ceiling Light W/ Nickel Stem
Glass
$254 / item
Mid-20th Century Blue Enamel Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel work light, 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton wire and plug. Available with UK / US plug Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made sui...
Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Green Starburst Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany.
Stoneware
Funky Mid-Century Vintage UFO Saucer Pendant Light
By Fog & Mørup, Fog and Morup, IKEA, Rolf Krüger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern vintage hanging light pendant features a striking enameled red metal shade paired with an opaque glass diffuser, evoking the sleek, futuristic design...
Metal, Wire
Lightolier Mid Century Glass Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lightolier Mid Century Glass Pendant Light This light measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 11 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as poss...
Brass
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 ...
Metal
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier With Cobalt Blue and White Stained Glass, crystal beads and ...
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
White Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in North Charleston, SC
A white mid-century modern pendant light fixture. In fair condition, has wear around the edges.
Metal
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...
Brass
French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass pendant lights with clear ochre yellow glass edge Weight 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Textured Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern pendant light with an elongated egg-shaped textured glass globe paired with a brass pole.
Brass
A Mid-Century Domed Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century pendant light with domed lampshade.
Brass
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 disc with gold exterior and white interior in the style of Gerald Thurston, Lightol...
Metal
1950s mid century 2-light mid century PENDANT LIGHT glass shades and brass
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1950s pendant lamp with 2 glass shades, one pink and one lime green, with fine stripe pattern. Brass details, white electric wire. Holds 2 E14 bulbs. Dimensions: Len...
Brass
Mid-century pendant light by Murano, Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century pendant light by Murano, Mazzega. The transition from opaque white glass to a clear finish, creating a beautiful effect when illuminated.
Metal
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.
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