c.1960's Large Polished Silver Modernist Tiered Pendant Statement Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's silver modernist tiered pendant statement necklace. Large modernist pendant made up of three polished silver-toned metal curved shapes in varying sizes.
1960s Michael & Frances Higgins Fused Art Glass 3 -Tier Pendant Chandelier Light
By Higgins Glass, Michael Higgins, Francis Higgins
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1960s Mid-Century modern large fused glass panel 3 -Tier pendant light fixture or chandelier by Michael & Frances Higgins Glass Studio.
Brass, Wire
Rare Mid-Century Hand-Blown Smoked & Rose Murano Glass 2-Tier Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and rare Mid-Century Modernist two-tier pendant chandelier, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1960, is an incredibly unique and visually striking fixture.
Murano Glass
1950's European Bakelite Vintage Opaline Glass Tiered Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An elegant mid-century pendant light featuring a tiered white opaline glass shade suspended from its original black Bakelite gallery.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite, Blown Glass, Milk Glass
Gispen Art Deco Tiered Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Nickel, Netherlands, 1950
By Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pendant light was produced by Gispen in The Netherlands in the 1950s.
Opal, Nickel
Gispen Art Deco Tiered Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Nickel, Netherlands, 1950
By Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pendant light was produced by Gispen in The Netherlands in the 1950s.
Nickel
Charming 3-Tier Waterfall Ceiling pendant Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming waterfall 3-tier pendant chandelier A charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate light has three layers of 3 of alternating faceted cut glass pendants ...
Crystal
Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass and opaline five-tier pendant chandelier, 1960.
Brass
$6,500
J.T. Kalmar Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Kalmar Vienna three-tiered pendant lamp. Fits eight lights, handblown glass tiles.
Metal
A Lovely Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Lovely Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, is not a light fitting it does not need to be wired it hangs on the ceiling over the ...
Crystal
Mid-Century Copper Pendant Light by Tapio Wirkkala, c.1959
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Surrey, GB
A mid-century three tier pendant comprising Idman K2-133 copper anodised shades with a teak boomerang holder designed by Tapio Wirkkala.
Copper
Pr. Doo Wop Style Pendant Chandeliers by John Utzon for Nordisk Solar c 1960's
By Nordisk Solar Co., Jørn Utzon
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of Doo Wop style Jorn Utzon Sovaernspendel tiered pendant fixtures, made in Denmark c. 1960's.
Aluminum
MId Century Murano Fontana Arte Style Pendant Chandelier Etched Glass, Nickel
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian two-tiered pendant glass and buckle silver caged chandelier has been attributed to Fontana Arte.
Nickel
Waterfall Crystal Chandelier, Brass Frame, Adam Style, Vintage 1960s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Lovely Waterfall 2 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, is not a light fitting it does not need to be wired it hangs on the ceiling over the ...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-white, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian chandelier on a rectangular chrome base, the Giogali glass pieces, rings are made of hand blown clear crystal glass, designed by Ange...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s 14K Gold Citrine Agate & Mother-of-Pearl Statement Necklacace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Masterfully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold, the piece features a tiered pendant assembly that captures the bold elegance of its era.
Agate, Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers by Venini & Zuccheri
By Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of chandeliers on a chrome base and multi-color handblown Murano glass in good condition. Each eight tiered pendant is composed with ...
Metal, Chrome
Gispen Cone Shaped Pendant Light with Adjustable Drop Height, Netherlands, 1950s
By Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
The central tube with a three-tier canopy and a three-tier pendant holder. The height of the drop is manually adjustable: the total minimum height (including the glass shade) is 84 c...
Nickel
Mid-Century Hungarian Tiered Aluminium Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Salvaged from a former Hungarian swimming pool, these distinctive industrial ceiling lights feature a sculptural, tiered aluminium body — a hallmark of mid-century Eastern European d...
Aluminum
Holm Sorensen Tiered Brutalist Brass Pendant, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Holm Sørensen, Daniel Dhaeseleer, Curtis Jeré
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern Brutalist pendant consisting of two perforated panels of acid treated and torch cut brass, Holm Sørensen's signature processing method to accentuate the nuan...
Metal, Brass
Large Vintage Venini Tier-Drop Swirl Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-Century Glass Blown Swirl Pendant in a unique form, hardware recent in nickel on brass. UL certified & re-electrified with one single medium base socket for up to 60 watts f...
Brass, Nickel
$4,800 / item
JT Kalmar Tiered Ice Glass Pendant 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Venfield currently has a pair of ice glass pendants in our NYC showroom. Priced and sold individually.
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Three Tiered Murano Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this hanging light fixture dates from the 1960s and features Murano glass pendants hung from a polished brass frame. Pendants are rectangular, made of clear Murano gl...
Brass
Murano Two-Tier Chandelier with Sculpted Glass Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A great, two-tier hanging Italian Murano chandelier with sculpted glass tubular pendants hanging from a chrome plated frame.
Metal
Midcentury Three Tier Glass Pendant Fixture by Prescolite
By Prescolite
Located in Bridgeport, CT
San Leandro CA, Union made- labels on the brass ceiling attachment. Three frosted glass vasiform pendant lights in white, teal gray and gold tones with long rubber tubular attachme...
Brass
Large Vintage Venini Tier-Drop Swirl Pendant Fixture
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-century glass blown swirl pendant in a unique form, hardware recent in nickel on brass. UL certified & re-electrified with one single medium base socket for up to 40 watts for a...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Tiered Cylindrical Pendants in Wrapped Rattan and Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modernist tiered cylindrical pendant chandeliers, crafted with wrapped rattan shades and polished brass fittings originates from Italy, circa 1970.
Brass
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
Aluminum
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Fixture, Rare Acrylic
By Prescolite
Located in Buffalo, NY
Minimalist three-tier white metal light fixture with suspended concentric rings by Prescolite, USA, circa 1950. Rare version made of white acrylic (plastic) don’t think too many of t...
Chrome
Reggiani Italy Tiered Chrome Six Arm "Horn" Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Italian Modern Reggiani chrome plated six arm "Trumpet" Hanging Lamp. Featuring six alternating, tiered height horns, six standard ceramic sockets shown with globe bulbs. Eac...
Chrome
Small Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant by Kalmar, Three-Tier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant by Kalmar, Three-Tier Three-tier block glass small chandelier or pendant designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1960s Bl...
Glass
Vintage Asian Pierced Brass Trio of Multi Tiered Ceiling Pendant Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Pierced Brass Trio of Multi Tiered Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Vintage Asian pierced, brass hanging trio of multi-tiered 3-pendant light chandelier with a scrolling ar...
Brass
elegant 2-tier kinkeldey PENDANT LIGHT crystal glass and chrome 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant pendant lamp manufactured in the 1960s by Kinkeldey. Made of chrome plated metal and crystal glass. The shade consists of 14 glass prisms made of faceted c...
Crystal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Three Tier Brass Pendant with Multi Faceted Drop Crystals
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gaetano Sciolari Three-Tier Brass and Clear Cut Crystal Hanging Lamp, C. 1970. Featuring a circular form with three-arm tubular Brass supports, three round Brass rings and open Brass...
Crystal, Brass
Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves arranged in two tiers and mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 25.5 inches / Height: 18 inches pl...
Murano Glass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Three-Tier Lucite and Mirror Mirrored Pendant Lamp Chandelier
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern three-tier Lucite glass mirror pendant chandelier. The chain cord is 24" and you can hang at a shorter length, if needed.
Acrylic
Pair of Modern Kalmar Brass Two-Tiered Ice Glass Pendant Chandeliers, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern brass chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has two layers of extremely stylish textured solid...
Steel
Art Deco Style Streamlined Machine Age Two Tier Mottled Glass & Chrome Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well scaled Art Deco Style Streamlined Machine Age Two Tier Mottled Glass & Chrome Pendant Chandelier originates from the United States during the latter half of the...
Chrome
Mid-Century Two-Tier Textured Glass Pendant with Chrome Fittings by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist two-tier textured glass pendant. Two round-edged square shades are supported by a chrome frame and fittings.
Chrome
Seven-Tiered Gilt Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Palwa Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern Seven-tiered chandelier or pendant lamp with tear drop glass elements.
Brass
3-tier mid century PENDANT LIGHT with 27 hexagonal glass panels 1960s 70s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful vintage glass chandelier / pendant lamp dating from the 1960s–70s, featuring 27 hexagonal glass panels arranged in a stepped formation. The frame is made of silver-colored ...
Metal
$10,000
Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome metal finish frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 40 inches / Height: 30 inches plus chain and canopy 12 light...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century 3-Tier Textural Prism Murano Glass Pendant by Fratelli Toso Vetreria
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist chandelier, crafted in Italy circa 1970, showcases the exceptional artistry of Fratelli Toso Vetreria, renowned for their mastery of Murano glassm...
Murano Glass
$16,500
Seven-Tier Venini Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Venini glass chandelier made up of seven tiers of clear glass crystals.
Crystal
Tiered Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a tall, frosted glass tiered chandelier that is hardwired and ready to use.
Glass
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in three tiers and mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 31.5 inches / Height: 23.5 inches plus ...
Murano Glass
Midcentury Tiered Italian Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian tiered chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks on a brass frame, as pictured. Any amount of chain can be added or subtracted f...
Brass
Tronchi Three-Tiered Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tronchi three-tiered chandelier. Thick, heavy, crystals.
Murano Tier Drop Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Vetreria Murano tier drop chandelier chrome base fume and lavender color crystal glass.
Chrome
Large Tiered Moderne Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze three-tiered chandelier with leaf details and with crystal drops, circa 1960s. Three available. Sold individually. Measurements: Height 49" min. drop Diameter 47".
Bronze
Tiered Lucite Icicle Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful three-tiered Lucite chandelier suspended from a brass frame reminiscent of Venini crystal chandeliers. Can be professionally packed and shipped through UPS, price depends o...
Brass
$11,050
Six-Tier Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A very striking Venini crystal chandelier in an unusual hexagon-like shape. The chandelier, circa 1960s, is composed of a metal frame with hundreds of clear class triedri shaped crys...
Glass
Large Double Tiered Coral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian painted metal and glass light fixture with 9 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 38" Height of body: 55" Minimum drop: 60"
Metal
Seven-Tier Murano Camer Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Seven-tier Murano Camer link chandelier. Measures: 22" in diameter x 17" height (to top of links).
Murano Glass
Three-Tiered Lucite Icicle Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful three-tiered Lucite chandelier suspended from a brass frame reminiscent of Venini crystal chandeliers. Measurement is without brass chain.
Brass
$3,700 / item
Four-Tier German Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A lovely chandelier in brass and 24-karat gold plate with four tiers of sparkling crystals, circa 1950, from a German hotel.
Crystal
Moderne Style Double-Tiered Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish circa 1960's double-tiered chandelier with 16 lights, nickel-plated finish, circa 1960s. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Drop: 38"
Nickel
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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