Sexy French Mid-Century Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A sexy French Mid-Century light, the height can be much shorter to almost a flush light.
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Sexy French Mid-Century Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A sexy French Mid-Century light, the height can be much shorter to almost a flush light.
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
like, it can be cut to almost flushing, perfect for mid century style ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE
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
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
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Pendants Light Designed by Carl Thore, 1970s
By Carl Thore, Fog & Mørup
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
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful Italian mid-century hanging lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa
Crystal, Aluminum
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
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Modern & Sculptural 8-Light Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
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
Aluminum, Steel
$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
Metal
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
Glass
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
Opaline Glass, Wood
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
Glass
Rose Gold Spun Metal and Art Glass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Ceiling Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
recommended. Reminiscent, but not verified, of similar mid-century light fixtures created by Erik Höglund
Metal, Aluminum
Hiemstra Copper and Black Enameled Cylindrical Pendant with Milk Glass Ring
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light from the lower copper portion. Classic Dutch Mid-Century light designed by Hiemstra Evolux. These
Metal, Copper
$1,350
Antique orange light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A very nice and simple mid century light, made of resin ALL SALES ARE FINAL
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
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
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
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
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
Brass
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
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
Brass
$724Sale Price|20% Off
Castiglioni Red Metal "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in The Hague, NL
Iconic mid-century “Light Ball” wall or ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni and
Metal
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
Aluminum
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
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Art - Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Brass and Art- Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s This midcentury pendant is a versatile
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
midcentury pendant light has been meticulously cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
midcentury pendant light has been meticulously cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in complete working order
Brass
Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendant, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
hallway. Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in
Brass
Midcentury-Modern XL Brass and Pattern Glass Pendant, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
hallway. Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re-wired to ensure it is in
Brass
Large set Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
room, living room, or hallway. Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and re
Brass
Large set XL Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
dining room, living room, or hallway. Our midcentury pendant light has been professionally cleaned and
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
Brass
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light
Metal
Modernist Pendant light , Mid century
Located in Nice, FR
Modernist pendant light Mid-century This light fixture is composed of golden brass rods, arranged
Brass
Mid-Century Stoneware Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany. Ceramic surface is a nice textured multi-hue
Stoneware
$259 / 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
Enamel, Iron
Atomic Lamp Ceiling Sculpture Trix & Robert Haussmann Lamp Sputnik Design
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, BE
masterclass in mid-century light sculpture — a design that turns light into a structural material and
Metal, Aluminum
$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
Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Green Starburst Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany. Ceramic surface is a nice textured multi-hue
Stoneware
Funky Mid-Century Vintage UFO Saucer Pendant Light
By IKEA, Fog & Mørup, Rolf Krüger, Fog and Morup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern vintage hanging light pendant features a striking enameled red
Metal, Wire
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
Murano Glass
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
Brass
French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass industrial pendant. Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb Priced per individual item
Brass
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
Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A well executed pendant light. France, c1950s. Opaline glass conical shade. Good vintage
Metal
A Mid-Century Domed Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century pendant light with domed lampshade. The original shade frame recovered in Cowtan
Brass
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Large Blue Enamel Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large factory pendant, blue enamel White interior, brass top Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb Priced per
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Small French Zinc Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small French zinc metal industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex 2 conductors Weight 0.40 kg
Zinc
Rare French Enamel Pendant Light, Industrial Style, Mid-Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel. Used in warehouses and factories
Brass, Enamel
Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
former Czechoslovakia, retaining their original white Bakelite galleries. A hallmark of mid-century civic
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
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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