Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light circa 1930.
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Rope, Glass
Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light circa 1930.
Rope, Glass
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Concentric Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Fulton, CA
A polished brass pendant chandelier by Lightolier. Designed with 5 concentric, brushed brass louvers over a polished brass metal domed shade. Concentric bands allow filtered upward l...
Metal
$1,072Sale Price|45% Off
Swedish Orrefors Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
By Orrefors
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish glass pendant light (probably Orrefors). multifaceted glass pendant with extremely decorative gilt-brass outer band. Suspended by chain with a canopy. Newly wired for use wit...
Brass
Vintage Industrial Pendant Light, Blue Enamel & Brass, Mid-Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory light in blue enamel white interior brass top Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Five-Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern five-pendant light fixture. Has etched glass shades.
Glass, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Chrome and Brass
Located in Chicago, US
Striking mid-century modern pendant light featuring a sculptural arrangement of overlapping chrome circles with brass pinheads connecting them.
Brass, Chrome
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Industrial Chartreuse Glass Pendant Light
By Halophane
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Holophane glass industrial blast proof pendant light powder-coated in a brilliant chartreuse color. The industrial yet elegant light from the MCM era features a metal casing. This pe...
Glass, Paint
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. Restored, rewired. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27. US wiring compatible.
Brass
Mid-Century Handcrafted Ceramic Pendant Light, 1960s–1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A distinctive handcrafted ceramic pendant light dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s. The rounded ceramic shade is finished in a richly textured ochre and brown glaze, decorate...
Ceramic
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 rose was retained or chain, however they are easy to source online. Good vintage...
Metal
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 Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of brass and multicolored blown glass.
Brass
Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form
Located in Lisse, NL
A sculptural midcentury pendant light, hand-turned from richly figured wood, likely originating from Brazil. The form is both simple and expressive. The wide, gently scalloped dome ...
Wire
Mid-20th Century Grey Aluminum Industrial Pendant Light by Mazda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant light by Mazda, France. Grey aluminum Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incan...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Pendant light, Italy 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a atriking vintage pendant light handcrafted from coiled rattan, dating from the 1960s–1970s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Double Accordian Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and adjustable Mid-Century Modern double accordion pendant light is a refined example of industrial functionality meeting contemporary aesthetics.
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass 'Duos 32' Florian Schulz Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
This hanging light fits perfectly in any mid-century home and creates a pleasant light. 1 E27 socket.
Brass
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.
Aluminum, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Italian Crystal Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Glass pendant light featuring a central smoked-glass element with a bold cut, flanked by a rectangular clear glass panel; Italy, 1960s. It takes a single screw-base bulb. Ideal as an...
Crystal, Metal
Black Enamel Pendant Light, Mid-20th Century Industrial Design, 40cm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant light black enamel, white interior weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescen...
Enamel
Swedish Mid Century Rise & Fall Pendant Light
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish rise and fall pendant light.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Czech Chrome Geometric Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning pendant light features an adjustable design, allowing you to customize the height to suit your ceiling. The light showcases a beautiful, multicoloured swirl pattern, pr...
Murano Glass
Yellow Mid Century Metal Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century yellow pendant lamp made out of metal.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a clear geometric glass shade from Sweden and a brushed brass steel chain fitter.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern streetlight from France. These were used throughout Paris and the Normandy provience.
Metal
Vintage Clear Glass Globe Pendant Light with Brass Top, Mid-Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant with solid brass top 2 meter black wire / 80 inches black cotton wire. Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made sui...
Brass
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...
Brass
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.
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 chain or rose was retained, however they are easy to source online. Good vintage ...
Brass
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: Height of body: 16.5" Diameter: 8.5".
Silver Plate
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. Measurements: Height/drop: 14″ Diameter: 19.5″
1960s French Mid-Century Pendant Light, Perspex & Brass, Adjustable
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Mid-Century pendant light from the 1960s, featuring a sleek Perspex shade suspended from a black-patinated brass canopy.
Brass
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 retained, we can recommend where to source. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and...
Brass
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, c1960s. No original chain or ceiling roses were retained. But these are easy to...
Glass
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. Tall and thin in shape. No chain or rose was retained, however they are easy to s...
Brass
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 stem. No original chain or rose was retained but can be sourced easily online to ta...
Glass
Mid-Century Stilnovo Brass Pendant Light from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Original patina on the brass. It is made from solid brass and glass. Produced by Stilnovo during the 50s. Full working with E...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Pendant Light by Orrefors, 1955
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging snowflake pendant, ceiling light made of hand blown Orrefors glass and chrome, produced by Orrefors, featuring a one light socket in good...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon ...
Resin
Mid-Century 'Cloudy' Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual finish glass pendant light. France, c1960s. Cloudy opaque finish. Original gallery in naturally patinated metal. No rose was retained or chain, however they are ea...
Metal
Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega This stunning pendant lamp was crafted by Mazzega in the 1970s and showcases the finest in mid century Ital...
Metal, Chrome
French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel. Used in warehouses and factories in France and Belgium. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have bee...
Enamel
French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel. Used in warehouses and factories in France and Belgium. Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been ...
Enamel
French Industrial Pendant Light by GAL, Black Enamel, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel. Used in warehouses and factories in France and Belgium. Weight: 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have bee...
Enamel
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light by Doria with glass pieces, Germany, 1970s Good condition, with Small signs of age and use.
Chrome
Mid-century Murano glass light pendant by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A mid-century original Italian pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano.
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Brass Three-Arm Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Swedish Mid-Century Modern three-light pendant from the 1950s, featuring an elegant solid brass frame with beautifully balanced curved arms and its highly desirable origin...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Gray Enamel Pendant Light with Cast Iron Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant. Grey enamel, white interior. Cast iron top with clear glass. Weight 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international ...
Enamel, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian pendant in frosted opaline glass with a stepped disc profile and brass details, circa 1970s. Generous diameter and soft, even light diffusion. This Italian pendant lam...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Pendant Light 135cm/53.15in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant light / chandelier, glass, brass, lacquered steel, acrylic, Italy, 1950s/1960s This lighting pendant, a mid-century Italian design from the 1950s or 60s, reflects postwar I...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cascading Chrome Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cascading Chrome Globe Pendant Light.
Chrome
Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass Italy 1970s. This stunning pendant lamp from the 1970s showcases the finest in mid century Italian design. The glass is beautifully s...
Metal
$1,114Sale Price|20% Off
Lars Schiøler Menuett Pendant Light, White Acrylic, Scandinavian Style
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Schiøler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Minimalist Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern white acrylic pendant consisting of layered white, textured strips gathered on top and bottom with cream yellow acrylic strips.
Acrylic
Mid-century Italian Pendant Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century Italian pendant lamp in brass with original opaline glass shades.
Brass
$406Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Modern Chrome Wire Bird Cage Swag Chandelier Pendant Light 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century chrome bird cage style swag / pendant light.
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Light in Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian pendant light produced in the 1960s, crafted from glass and brushed metal. The design combines geometric forms in opaline white, cobalt blue, and pale green, resulting in a b...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
This beautiful Murano glass pendant features a wonderfully fluid and sculptural form in transparent glass with delicate shades of blue. The glass is created using the traditional gr...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron pendant light features a cubed flower motif with 50 inches of cord.
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Italian mid-century pendant light from the 1960s, crafted from glass and brass.
Brass
Mid-20th Century Black Enamel Industrial Pendant Light with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial light. Black enamel white interior. Bakelite and brass top. Clear glass Weight: 3.30 kg / 7.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
Brass, Enamel
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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