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4 Space Age Chandeliers designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970
By Luci Milano, Robert Sonneman
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Space Age Chandelier designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970 It consists of a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Lumi
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist 'UFO' chandelier by Lumi Milano, 1950s. Two satin glass diffusers with a brushed aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Nickel

Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
$2,396
H 29.14 in Dm 16.54 in
Firmamento Milano Etoile Ceiling and Wall with Glass by Daniela Puppa
By Daniela Puppa, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
aluminium structure. Blown glass knob; Typology: Ceiling and Wall Lamp; Instructions: The lamp is indoor use
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Mid-century Technicians Chandelier Stilux Milano Brass Glass Plexiglass
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Mid-century Technicians Chandelier Stilux Milano brass glass Plexiglass. very rare to find
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair Mid-century Technicians Chandelier Stilux Milano Brass Glass Plexiglass
Pair Mid-century Technicians Chandelier Stilux Milano Brass Glass Plexiglass
$3,354 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.59 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in
Stilux Milano Chandelier with Copper and Crystal Glass, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy midcentury. This chandelier has five branches and is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Copper

Lumi Milano Mid-Century Chandelier in Brass and Glass – Italy, 1970s
By Lumi
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Mid-Century chandelier by Lumi Milano, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Firmamento Milano Boa Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
By Firmamento Milano, Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
glass. A varnished metal belt supports the double LED, allowing two different switches and three
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Stilux Milano Chandelier In Opaline Glass, Perspex And Brass 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Stilux Milano chandelier in opaline glass, perspex and brass 1960s. Intact and in good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Opaline Glass and Brass chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Beograd, RS
Stilux Milano, the main competitor of Stilnovo throughout 1950s and 1960s. Chandelier features a fixture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pia Guidetti Crippa Chandelier for Lumi Milano 1970s Italian Design White Glass
By Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pia Guidetti Crippa chandelier for Lumi Milano 1970s Italian design white glass, aluminum Parts.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Firmamento Milano Red Newton Pendant Lamp by Franco Raggi
By Franco Raggi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
space, with its light coming down from within the chrome and transparent glass balls. Franco Raggi
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Firmamento Milano Red Newton Pendant Lamp by Franco Raggi
Firmamento Milano Red Newton Pendant Lamp by Franco Raggi
$4,672 / item
H 41.3 in W 44.6 in D 7.9 in
Firmamento Milano White Phi Pendant Lamp by Filippo Taidelli
By Filippo Taidelli, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
version, realized with the combination of the smoothness of a hand blown, satin glass and the stiffness of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Firmamento Milano White Phi Pendant Lamp by Filippo Taidelli
Firmamento Milano White Phi Pendant Lamp by Filippo Taidelli
$2,396 / item
H 2.8 in W 42.2 in D 3.93 in
Vintage Brass Stilux Milano Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use. Produced in Italy by Stilux Milano during the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Brass Stilux Milano Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Brass Stilux Milano Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
$1,409 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.16 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Firmamento Milano Small White Servoluce Pendant Lamp by Park Associati
By Park Associati, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. Artifice for the “indirect transport of light”. Two disks interact across a vertical axis. The light coming from the lower disk bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Firmamento Milano Medium White Servoluce Pendant Lamp by Park Associati
By Park Associati, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. Artifice for the “indirect transport of light”. Two disks interact across a vertical axis. The light coming from the lower disk bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Firmamento Milano Anodized Gold X-Light Pendant Lamp by Michele Reginaldi
By Michele Reginaldi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
12 LEDS, covered by sophisticated diamond cut glasses. Able to function as either a floor lamp or a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant
By Stilux, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant. Executed in sculptural cylindrical opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy, circa 1970
By Stilux
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Centruy Modern chandelier consisting of 3 pendant lights in the shape of oversized light bulbs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Round Stilux Milano Midcentury Chandelier Brass Plexiglass Gold Italian Design
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Stilux Milano midcentury chandelier brass plexiglass gold Italian design. Variable height.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Frosted Glass Milano Apartment Pair of Ceiling Lamps, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial type Frosted Glass Milano Apartment Pair of Ceiling Lamps, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s Stilux Milano Yellow Painted Metal & Opaline Globe Glass Pendant Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilux Milano yellow painted metal & opaline globe glass pendant lamp. Executed in yellow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Chandelier Lamp Style Lelii Opal Glass Steel Grid Mesh By G.C.M.E 1960, Italy
By Memphis Milano, G.C.M.E
Located in Vienna, AT
radical design chandelier G.C.M.E suspension light. So many things come to mind seeing this iconic piece
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Italian pendant with Diamond Glass by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in London, GB
for Lumi Milano, 1960s. Opaque plexiglass semi circle with decorative nickel trim, rod and ceiling
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Pendant by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Iconic 1970s "Space Age" Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano Immerse your interior
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Brass Pendant with Diamond Glass by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, 1960s
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Faceted glass pendant by Italian lighting designer Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilux Milano Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming pendant by Stilux Milano, Italy mid-century. This pendant is made of copper, wood and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Stilux Milano Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Stilux Milano Pendant, Italy, 1960s
$617
H 19.69 in Dm 9.45 in
Pia Guidetti for Lumi Milano ceiling pendant
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling pendant. Made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass shade, faceted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Stilux Milano 1970s Large Globe Pendant Light
By Stilux
Located in Montclair, NY
A 1970s modern design pendant light by well-known Italian lighting company Stilux of Milano. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Lumi Milano ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lumi Milano ceiling suspension Designed and made in Italy, in 1960s. Glass, enameled metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Lumi Milano Ceiling Light, Made in Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Lumi Milano ceiling light, Made in Italy, 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lumi Milano Ceiling Light, Made in Italy, 1950s
Lumi Milano Ceiling Light, Made in Italy, 1950s
$1,341 Sale Price
32% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 16.15 in
Pia Guidetti for Lumi Milano Ceiling Pendants
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling pendants. Made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass shade, faceted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Fontana arte lampadario Zero Quattro Milano 1960.
By Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte, Zero Quattro
Located in Palermo, IT
FONTANA ARTE Chandelier with metal frame and blown glass applications. Manufactured in Italy, around 1960. Unique and special in its elegance and in the glass on one side polished an...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Fontana arte lampadario Zero Quattro Milano 1960.
Fontana arte lampadario Zero Quattro Milano 1960.
$1,497
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Set of Minimalist Italian Pendant Lamp "Andromeda" by E. ELizarova in travertine
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Andromeda suspension lamp is the result of a collaboration between Matlight Milano and the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Travertine, Brass

Vintage Italian Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri pendant chandelier 1960's Italian
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milano, IT
Slim circular cascade of glasses pendant made in Italy at the beginning of the 1960s. Stylish and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Accent Chandelier, Space Age Era Chrome Nason Mazzega Style
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
chandelier from the Atomic Era, made in clear blown glass and designed in the style of celebrated designer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Ceiling Light by Zero Quattro in Milano, Italy, 1980
By Zero Quattro
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare ceiling light by Zero Quattro in Milano, Italy, 1980. Many spheres in Murano (probably made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp from the 1950s is more than just a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano ceiling suspension Designed and made in Italy, in 1960s. Glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Stilux Milano, Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp Model Sassari from 60s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Vintage condition never used for this ceiling lamp produced in Italy by Stilux Milano. Made from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Stilux Milano, Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp Model Sassari from 60s
Stilux Milano, Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp Model Sassari from 60s
$805 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Stilux Milano, Gilded Aluminum, Opaline and Perspex Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
during the 60s by Stilux Milano. Made of gilded aluminum, perspex and opaline glass. Full working with EU
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Stilux Milano, Gilded Aluminum, Opaline and Perspex Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Stilux Milano, Gilded Aluminum, Opaline and Perspex Pendant, Italy, 1960s
$1,073 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Vintage 70s Space Age Chandelier in Steel and Opaline Glass, Dining Table Light
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Chandelier - Dining Room Pendant - Decorative Light A quintessential example of 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pentant Lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Made from brass, plastic and opaline glass. Full
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pentant Lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pentant Lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1960s
$1,073 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Suspension lamp Ice Cubic Murano by Zeroquattro Milano Studio for FontanaArte - 1970
By Zero Quattro
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
da Zero Quattro Milano. La sospensione è composta da 34 Prismi perfettamente integri + 1 di ricambio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Bulbone Pendant Lamp by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi Milano, 1980s, Italy
By Tronconi, Barbieri e Marianelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bulbone Pendant Lamp by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi Milano, 1980s, Italy Writing on the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano lamp by Franco Raggi and Daniela Puppa for Fontanna Arte /1980
By Daniela Puppa and Franco Raggi, Fontana Arte
Located in Warszawa, PL
Iconic, attributed in cataloque of Italian Design 1995-2025 Memphis Milano original lamp by Franco
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Model Tortue' Pair of Sconces by Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle Milano, 1960s, Italy
By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Tortue' Pair of Sconces by Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle Milano, 1960s, Italy Lamps are in very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Giò Ponti 6-pointed star for Arredoluce Monza 6 exemplary London Hotel Milano
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Stella a 8 Punte esclusivamente per arredare le 24 stanze del London Hotel di Milano. Sono attualmente
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1960s Vistosi Murano Chandelier, Big Size, Dining Room Decorative Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass Chandelier - Rare Vistosi Pendant - Timeless Decorative Lighting Rare, beautiful and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Chandelier by Roberto Pamio for Leucos / Vetri Murano
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Milano, IT
VIntage Murano Chandelier - Colorful Murano Chandelier - Decorative Murano Light Modern chandelier
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid Century Chandelier in Brass 3 arms and opaline glass bowls
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Mid Century Italian Chandelier Chandelier / ceiling light in brass with three arms and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Chandelier in Brass 3 arms and opaline glass bowls
Italian Mid Century Chandelier in Brass 3 arms and opaline glass bowls
$2,971 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.82 in W 33.47 in D 53.15 in
Italian Mid Century Chandelier in Brass Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Mid Century Italian Chandelier - Vintage Lighting - Italian Design Chandelier / ceiling
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Chandelier in Brass Angelo Lelii
Italian Mid Century Chandelier in Brass Angelo Lelii
$2,541 Sale Price
30% Off
H 11.82 in W 33.47 in D 53.15 in
Palazzo Light by Federico Peri for Editions Milano
By Federico Peri, Editions Milano
Located in Milan, IT
and a transparent glass - protects and reveals the heart of the lamp, an opal glass diffuser.
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palazzo Light by Federico Peri for Editions Milano
Palazzo Light by Federico Peri for Editions Milano
$8,697 / item
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 7.88 in
'NABILA' Italian 1950s Style Contemporary Chandelier in Double-Sided Glass
By DeRUCCI MILANO, Corrado Dotti
Located in Milan, IT
1950s inspired, elegant and sophisticated chandelier suitable for any location. Double sided
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

'LEGIER' LED Contemporary Chandelier with Murano Inspired Glass Lamp Shades
By DeRUCCI MILANO, Corrado Dotti
Located in Milan, IT
Chandelier inspired by the classical shapes of Murano diffuser which is usually used as decoration
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

'MUSE' Neo-Vintage Style Metal Chandelier with Double-Sided Glass Diffuser
By DeRUCCI MILANO, Corrado Dotti
Located in Milan, IT
Neo-vintage style metal chandelier with double-sided diffuser in borosilicate glass. The internal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Andrea Branzi Platone Chandelier, 2008
By Design Gallery Milano, Andrea Branzi
Located in Chicago, IL
by Design Gallery Milano. Clear, frosted and opaque glass, metal wire, bamboo. 43.25 D inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Italian Pendant Lamp, Lumi Milano, 1950s
By Lumi
Located in Milan, IT
White chandelier by Lumi Milano 1950s, lacquered metal and opaline glass. Illuminates both above
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Pendant Lamp, Lumi Milano, 1950s
Italian Pendant Lamp, Lumi Milano, 1950s
$3,594
H 43.31 in Dm 20.87 in
Italian Pendant Lamp by Lumen Milano
By Lumen
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pendant by Lumen Milano, Italy. Dimensions: Height from ceiling till drop 36.2 in. (92 cm). Height
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Italian Pendant Lamp by Lumen Milano
Italian Pendant Lamp by Lumen Milano
$4,517
H 36.23 in Dm 18.51 in
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Milano Glass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the milano glass chandelier you’re looking for. Each milano glass chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are 38 variations of the antique or vintage milano glass chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the milano glass chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each milano glass chandelier bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Firmamento Milano, Stilux and Fontana Arte each produced at least one beautiful milano glass chandelier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Milano Glass Chandelier?

Prices for a milano glass chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $608 and can go as high as $42,988, while the average can fetch as much as $3,393.

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.

Questions About Milano Glass Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the glass part of a chandelier is called depends on the design of the fixture. Some chandeliers have glass covers that fit over their individual lights. These glass covers are shades. Faceted-cut glass accents on chandeliers are generally called crystals. Ones that hang down from a chandelier are pendalogues, and ones that form chains that drape over a chandelier frame are festoons or swags. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers.