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Look for documented makers and original hardware in the listing description, as covered in the History section above; well-known names tend to hold their value better.

Mid Century Swag Light

Swag Furniture

Hollywood Regency Swag

Hanging Swag Lamps

Swag Chandeliers

Pendant Light Slag Glass

Midcentury Swag Lighting

French Gilt Swags

Mid Century Glass Onion Chandelier

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Baltimore, MD

A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a milky white glass globe with a raised ribbing that follows the billowing egg shaped g...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Chrome Wire Bird Cage Swag Chandelier Pendant Light 17"

$315Sale 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.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Venetian Murano caged glass pendant light, circa 1960s. Hand blown by the Seguso glassmakers in Murano / Venice Italy. Dimensions: 10" x 15" (D x H)

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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern String Wire Art Swag Chrome Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s

$600

Mid-Century Modern String Wire Art Swag Chrome Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a unique, chrome chandelier, with a wire art top section, circa 1970s. In good vintage condition. The dimensions are 21" diameter x 42" height.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Wire

Brutalist Swag Pendant Light Lamp Tom Greene Brass Feldman Co Mid-Century Modern

$3,000

Brutalist Swag Pendant Light Lamp Tom Greene Brass Feldman Co Mid-Century Modern

By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene

Located in Wayne, NJ

Brutalist Swag Pendant Light Lamp Tom Greene Brass Feldman Co. This plugs into a wall outlet. It has approx 13' Cord/chain.

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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cut Crystal Swag Light Sconces - A Pair

$2,650 / set

Vintage Cut Crystal Swag Light Sconces - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent pair of vintage wall sconces epitomizes the glamorous aesthetic of Hollywood Regency design with a refined French Neoclassical influence. Meticulously crafted, each ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

MCM White Dome Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp Style of Lightolier

$1,495

MCM White Dome Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp Style of Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern white enameled metal dome swag pendant hanging light fixture or lamp in the style of Lightolier.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier

$850

Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1950's Morihiro Sangyo pendant / swag light featuring a trio of pierced blanc de chine porcelain lanterns of different shapes, with wooden caps, suspended from a triangular bra...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Pendant Swag Light with Glass Diffuser

$1,200

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Pendant Swag Light with Glass Diffuser

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mid Century Modern bamboo and wicker woven pendant lamp or chandelier features trapezoid structure of burnt or tortoiseshell bamboo with geometric rattan weave forming the sides of t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

An Elaborate French Iron 8-Light Chandelier w/Deep Swag Arms & Fleur-De-Lis Top

$5,495

An Elaborate French Iron 8-Light Chandelier w/Deep Swag Arms & Fleur-De-Lis Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage French eight-light iron chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century features an overall rectangular shape which is made up of a horizontally positioned met...

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Spanish Style 1970's Wrought Iron Swag Light Chandelier att. to Umanoff

$495

Vintage Spanish Style 1970's Wrought Iron Swag Light Chandelier att. to Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Unusual wrought iron hanging fixture, pendant chandelier, having a wrought iron scroll work body, with tubular plastic interior diffuser shade ( shade as is ). Originally designed to...

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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Marie Therese 8-Light Crystal Chandelier with Cut Glass Bowl, Drops and Swags

$1,985

Marie Therese 8-Light Crystal Chandelier with Cut Glass Bowl, Drops and Swags

Located in Coimbra, PT

Marie Therese eight-light crystal chandelier with cut glass bowl, crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 26.7 in/ 68 cm Height 30.7 in /78 cm Weight 11 lb/5 Kg Eight light bulbs ...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Mid-Century Modern Lucite Spaghetti Swag Pendant Light

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H 16 in Dm 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Spaghetti Swag Pendant Light

By Aurora Lampworks

Located in East Freetown, MA

Authentic mid-century modern swag spaghetti lamp. Cloudy clear lucite with 8 foot cord.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moe Light Honeycomb Hanging Swag Lamp

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H 13 in Dm 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moe Light Honeycomb Hanging Swag Lamp

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a hanging light pendant by Moe Lighting. Dimensions are 13" height x 18" diameter.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plexiglass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Split Rattan Conical Hanging Swag Light Antiqued Bras

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H 11 in Dm 20 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Split Rattan Conical Hanging Swag Light Antiqued Bras

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern split rattan hanging conical light with large round bulb (which we will include), antiqued brass cap or finial and chain.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Modeline Swag Hanging Pendant Light

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H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Modeline Swag Hanging Pendant Light

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Modeline Swag Hanging Pendant Light Mid Century Modern walnut hanging pendant light by Modeline.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brass Brutalist Swag Hanging Light

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H 10 in W 18 in D 18 in

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brass Brutalist Swag Hanging Light

By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brass Brutalist Swag Hanging Light This hanging light measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 10 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting st...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light

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H 13 in Dm 12 in

Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, garlic or onion shaped, swag, pendant light features blown milk glass shade encased in a brass-toned, steel frame. The pendant is newly wired with 6 fe...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp

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H 11 in Dm 16.5 in

MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern gold spun fiberglass string swag or pendant hanging light fixture or lamp.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Hollywood Regency Amber Glass Caged Onion Swag Pendant Light

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H 13 in Dm 13 in

Hollywood Regency Amber Glass Caged Onion Swag Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, onion-shaped pendant light features an amber glass shade blown into the metal cage frame. The pendant has approx 120 inches of chain to achieve a long ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tiffany Style Floral Stained Slag Glass Pendant Swag Light Shade 24"

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H 14.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Tiffany Style Floral Stained Slag Glass Pendant Swag Light Shade 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid to early 20th century Tiffany style slag glass / stained glass pendant light / shade / chandelier featuring a dome shape with scalloped lower edge, decorated with brown swirls cu...

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Slag Glass, Stained Glass

Caramel-Amber Slag Glass Lotus Flower Swag Pendant Light w/ Decorative Trim

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H 11 in Dm 15 in

Caramel-Amber Slag Glass Lotus Flower Swag Pendant Light w/ Decorative Trim

Located in San Francisco, CA

A mid-20th century, hanging light fixture in rich amber, gold, caramel, and yellow streaked slag and stained glass.

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze 3-Light Swag Form Crystal Chandelier

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H 36 in Dm 18 in

Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze 3-Light Swag Form Crystal Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine French Louis XVI style gilt bronze 3-light swag form crystal chandelier. This fine antique chandelier has dore bronze mounts and finely cut crystal swag drapery form depicting...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XV taste, nine light with floral swag

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H 27 in W 28 in D 28 in

French Gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XV taste, nine light with floral swag

Located in Houston, TX

This nine light chandelier is 20 th century with a central standard decorated With floral swags issuing a tier of three arms over six arms, electrified. The wiring is good and ready ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fratelli Fanciullacci Pendant Light c.1960

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H 19 in Dm 12 in

Fratelli Fanciullacci Pendant Light c.1960

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Mid-century Italian ceramic pendant swag light by Fratelli Fanciullacci.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Aluminum Plastic Swag Globe Pendant Light 16"

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H 15 in Dm 16 in

Mid Century Modern Aluminum Plastic Swag Globe Pendant Light 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century globe light pendant / swag light.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century

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H 23.25 in W 43.25 in D 14.25 in

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French scale chandelier with twelve lights from the mid-20th century. This French chandelier features a central, linear-shaped beam from a mid-20th century scale with six lights al...

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Flower Power Mod Mid-Century Modern Dome Hanging Light or Swag Lamp

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H 14 in Dm 16 in

Flower Power Mod Mid-Century Modern Dome Hanging Light or Swag Lamp

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome flower power mod Mid-Century Modern dome hanging light or swag lamp comprised of a painted metal dome, decorative bulb, and chain with bow tie links.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light

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H 13 in Dm 12 in

Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, midcentury, Hollywood Regency, garlic or onion shaped, swag, pendant light features a hand blown milk glass shade encased in a brass-toned, steel frame. The pendant is newly...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Green and yellow slag glass pendant/ swag tulip light

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H 13 in Dm 11 in

Green and yellow slag glass pendant/ swag tulip light

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Beautiful yellow green slag glass tulip pendant light. Art Nouveau style Brass hardware and trim. Original chain is about 10' long. Vintage art nouveau style, yellow green slag glas...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Slag Glass

Czechoslovakian Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Swags and Pendant Drops

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H 32 in Dm 20 in

Czechoslovakian Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Swags and Pendant Drops

Located in Montreal, QC

Czechoslovakian cut crystal chandelier with six arms, elegantly hung with drops, hanging beads and French style pendaloque crystals, and with various shaped cut crystal pendants and...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern

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H 13 in Dm 14 in

1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed. About 12 feet of cord and chain with a wall plug at the end for ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Fiberglass Green and Blue Hanging Ball Lamp

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

Midcentury Fiberglass Green and Blue Hanging Ball Lamp

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Midcentury woven fiberglass swag light. Mid-Century Modern woven fiberglass swag light.

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Moe Light "Fiesta" Cylinder Swag Lamp, circa 1960s

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H 17.5 in Dm 7 in

Moe Light "Fiesta" Cylinder Swag Lamp, circa 1960s

By Moe Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

Moe Light "Fiesta" cylinder swag lamp, circa 1960s From the original 1969 catalog: Warm Fiesta colors in a magnificent chain-hung pendant. deep color bars of red, orange and yellow f...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

1 of 4 Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1950s

$2,042

H 10.63 in Dm 8.67 in

1 of 4 Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1950s

Located in München, BY

Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Price per item. Four identical pendant lamps available ...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame

Sold|~~$2,099~~

H 31 in Dm 10 in

Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wire, Iron

The Squirrel Cage Chandelier

$1,800

The Squirrel Cage Chandelier

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A nice chromed cage lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Four clear bulbs within the thick squared wire exterior.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame

$1,985

H 30 in Dm 11 in

Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Chrome Metal & Glass, Italy, 1960s

$254Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in Dm 14.18 in

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Chrome Metal & Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Chrome metal and glass ceiling lamp. Good Condition

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Murano Iron Caged clear Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage

$720

H 15.5 in Dm 7 in

Beautiful Murano Iron Caged clear Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage

By Seguso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A spectacular vintage Murano glass pendant chandelier, featuring a hand-blown clear glass bubble enclosed within an elegant decorative metal cage. Created in Italy during the 1960s o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass, Italy

$2,393

H 35.44 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass, Italy

By Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-20th century pendant lamp, manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1960s. The chandelier consists of an organically hand-blown opalescent Murano glass surrounded by a...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light Smoked Glass Gold Aventurine 1980s

$3,061

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light Smoked Glass Gold Aventurine 1980s

Located in Palermo, PA

This unusual Murano glass pendant light dates from circa 1980 and has a beautiful compact form with a surprisingly strong presence. The glass is lightly smoked yet transparent with f...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s

$782

H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in

Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century Venetian caged lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E37 bulb. Diameter 20 cm, height 35 cm (80 cm including the chain to the ceiling). Handc...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Stylish Mid-Century Modern Facetted and Lined Glass Pendant or Ceiling Lamp

$1,248

H 32 in Dm 8.5 in

Stylish Mid-Century Modern Facetted and Lined Glass Pendant or Ceiling Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

Timeless and small size midcentury pendant by Glashütte Limburg. This rare ceiling lamp from the midcentury era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Seguso Handblown Murano Amber Glass Cage Italian Pendant Light, 1940s

$1,248

H 14.97 in Dm 8.27 in

Midcentury Seguso Handblown Murano Amber Glass Cage Italian Pendant Light, 1940s

By Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful Murano glass bubble chandelier with amber glass cage. The glass is hand-blown with an amber shade and was created by Giorgio Seguso in the 1940s in Italy. This Murano gl...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large Size Transparent Colour Venetian Lantern, Seguso Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

$2,269

H 33.47 in Dm 13.78 in

Large Size Transparent Colour Venetian Lantern, Seguso Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Located in Roma, IT

A beautiful light for hallways, entryways and living rooms, this hand-blown glass lantern is attributed to Seguso. The glass is a soft transparent clour. As always, these beautiful l...

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Lantern Pendant Barovier & Toso, Italy

$6,900

H 26 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Lantern Pendant Barovier & Toso, Italy

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Miami, FL

A striking mid-century Italian lantern-form pendant in hand-blown Murano glass, attributed to Barovier & Toso. The bell-shaped shade is executed in the maker's signature textured...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Hans Bergström Bird Cage Ceiling Lamp Lacquered Metal, Brass, 1940

$24,900

H 50 in Dm 12.2 in

Hans Bergström Bird Cage Ceiling Lamp Lacquered Metal, Brass, 1940

By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Vienna, AT

Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, decorated with birds in Brass, by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden (labeled on the inside of the textile screen) This light rarely pops up in the retail market...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s

$1,577

H 39.38 in Dm 8.67 in

Mid Century Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Mazzega

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Striking and elegant Italian pendant lamp attributed to Mazzega, executed in Murano glass and brass during the 1970s. The lamp features a beautifully molded frosted glass shade with...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

$1,531

H 43 in Dm 11 in

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Midcentury, Italian craftsmanship pendant. This stylish single light pendant is beautiful in shape and the mouth blown, transparent glass is in excellent condition. It comes with c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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H 65 in Dm 9 in

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Pair of Natural Sea Shells on Mid-Century Swedish Skultuna Brass Candlesticks

Located in Valencia, VC

Pair of Monumental Sea Shells on Swedish Skultuna Brass Candlesticks An unusual and highly decorative pair of monumental natural Giant Tun sea shells (Tonna galea) mounted on Swedis...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason

$2,750

H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in

1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel

French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel

$7,950

H 97.25 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fire place, sheet steel, France, 1960s. A well-designed fire place executed in black coated steel, ably employed as either the heart of a decor or its focal point. The whole constru...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

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Sheet Metal

Exceptional Wiener Secession / Jugendstil Alabaster Floral Chandelier c1900-1920

$14,182

H 28 in Dm 31 in

Exceptional Wiener Secession / Jugendstil Alabaster Floral Chandelier c1900-1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, majestic, pure Art Deco, work-of-art light fixture. Important and rare carved alabaster Jugendstil chandelier in the manner of the Wiener Werkstätte, with stylis...

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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s

$714

H 12.6 in Dm 15.75 in

Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s

By Josef Frank, Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Textile, Wood

Two-Arm Chrome and Glass Pendant, 1930s

$2,269

H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 6.3 in

Two-Arm Chrome and Glass Pendant, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist German Art Deco two-arm pendant from the 1930s. Chromed brass hardware with fabric covered stem and dark sand-colored blown glass diffusers. Very nice original condition wi...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Stunning Wooden Zodiac Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

$660

H 9 in W 26.5 in D 1.25 in

Stunning Wooden Zodiac Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautifully crafted wooden wall plaque relief depicting all zodiac signs, designed in a bold Brutalist style and produced in Germany in the 1970s. The expressive carved forms and s...

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Animal Sculptures

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Plywood

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Mid Century Swag Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century swag light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century swag light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century swag light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century swag light, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century swag light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Moe Light are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Swag Light?

Prices for a mid century swag light start at $580 and top out at $5,495 with the average selling for $2,079.

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 Mid Century Swag Light

Which mid-century lighting designers should I look for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for documented makers and original hardware in the listing description, as covered in the History section above; well-known names tend to hold their value better.