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Large 950s Hourglass Chandeliers with Grey Metal Diabolo Shades on Brass Frame
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Original 1950's diabolo chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, in brass and light grey metal holds
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian chandelier with 8 arms. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1950s chandelier which is easily adaptable to be a flush mount ceiling fixture.....a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

French 1950's Multi-Arm Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
pendant chandelier features a central brass ball base, four brass arms that are adjustable and protrude
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Sputnik Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Shades. This elegant lighting in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Sputnik Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Shades. This elegant lighting in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Diabolo Pendant Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg, Cosack Leuchten, Stilnovo, Fog and Morup, Louis Kalff
Located in München, DE
Very nice Italian Diabolo pendant lamp from the 1950s. The holes in the lampshade create a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Diabolo Pendant Lamp
Italian Diabolo Pendant Lamp
H 12.21 in Dm 5.32 in
Double "Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp producing during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Double "Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Italian
Double "Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Italian
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 8.67 in
Diabolo Glass shade pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
I present to you unusually or not easy to find beautiful cascade glass lamp from way back in the 1950s. This wonderful pendant lamp is extremly beautiful due to its unique design wit...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Diabolo Glass shade pendant Lamp 1950s
Diabolo Glass shade pendant Lamp 1950s
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Diabolo Wood Hanging Pendant, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a handwoven pendant using willow material and very unique techniques by experienced craftsmen. its a beautiful ceiling pendant that is perfect for almost all styles of homes ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Willow

1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Black metal Diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in black painted metal with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Diabolo Clear Glass Pendant made in Czech Republic, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Diabolo shaped clear glass pendant made in Czech Republic, Europe around 1960. The lights have a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Diabolo" Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Hillebrand
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa. Executed in architecturally cut
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous and exceptional Mid-Century Modern diabolo brass pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Very Beautiful Midcentury Flashed Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp in Green
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful midcentury overglass Diabolo pendant lamp. Made in Austria. The glass is outside
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Very Nice Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very nice midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler. Design by Aloys Ferdinand
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Scandinavian mid century double cone diabolo pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
An elegant mid-century double cone pendant lamp produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from aluminum and brass with a geometric perforated pattern. Th...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Magnificent Stilnovo style pendant light with three Diabolo shaped Murano glass shades in black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Diabolo Pendant Lamp fom Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two diabolo pendulum from the Danish manufacturer Lyfa from the 1960s. The design is partially
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan

Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Doria Leuchten Germany, Stilnovo, Peill & Putzler, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful glass pendant lamp from the 1950s. Extremely beautiful design with a wonderful pattern. A sparkling play of light is created in the room. Manufacturer: Peill and Putzler D...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. Extremely beautiful design with a beautiful pattern. Extremely beautiful lighting atmosphere with both direct and indirect light. Manufacturer...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Pair of Italian Mid Century Diabolo design perforated sheet metal pendant lamps
Located in München, DE
Pair of elegant large Mid Century Modern in Diabolo design perforated metal sheet pendant lamps in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Gio Ponti, BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two lovely and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo / hour glass pendant lamps. Manufactured
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Blue Laquered Metal Austrian Midcentury Diabolo Hanging Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Austrian modern hanging lamp with metal shade and brass details and one E27 light socket. THe small perforations in the shade make beautiful light effects, the wire has been...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Very Italian, great combination of materials, lightly coloured and fresh. On top of all this: in working condition. Plug and Play. Very nice patina and traces of use and the lamp gi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Diabolo Kiwi Boho Basket Hanging Lamp in the style of J. T. Kalmar , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
diabolo. Even fine details such as the canopy are finished with the finest weaving. The age-appropriate
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Set of 2 Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamps by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Peill & Putzler, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamps from the 1950s. Beautiful contemporary design. Extremely beautiful lighting atmosphere with both direct and indirect light. Manufacturer: Peill and Putzler D...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Exceptional 6-Flamed Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Sweden 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
chandelier with diabolo lamp shades. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, 1950s. Executed in partly
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Midcentury Black Double Cone Diabolo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant double cone chandelier was manufactured in France in the 1950s. It is made of brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Hillebrand
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps. Designed and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative midcentury chandelier with diabolo shaped diffusers, brass and black painted structure.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large Diabolo Lamp in Stainless Steel
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A large diabolo pendant in stainless steel. Holds 1 E27 socket in porcelain.
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Italian Midcentury 1950s Red and Black Diabolo Shaped Pendant Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Original pendant lamp from Italy, red perforated metal diffuser matching an upper black one and brass elements. Imported from Europe into Israel (Israeli customs duty stamp).
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s
By BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Wonderful midcentury and fabulous of vintage “diabolo“ pendant lamp designed by Carl Moor in 1951
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Maastricht, NL
. The lamps are made of a white bent ceiling-mounted stem, holding a black diabolo shaped shade. We can
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Chrome Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and unique midcentury chrome 'diabolo' chandelier with 12 light points The diabolos
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Midcentury Italian Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian chandelier with 6 lightpoints. Patinated brass 'spider' chandelier with white glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice spectacular 3 shades chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. This chandelier has 3 diabolo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Italian Glass Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Stilnovo style Italian chandelier. This eight lightpoint chandelier has eight brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 In brass and metal.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
H 29.93 in Dm 31.5 in L 29.93 in
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 in brass and metal.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy, Contemporary
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge and unusual chandelier or ceiling pendant light, circle brass and diabolo blown Murano glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier or ceiling pendant light, circle brass and diabolo blown amber Murano glass cone. In the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

6 units of 1950s Church Diabolo / Hourglass Chandelier , Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Come from a church build in the 50s . Big in size , personality and presence. This listing is for 6 units Measure 32 inches wide and have a total drop of 12 feet. Made of th...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a French chandelier with Italian stylings. The body consists of a bouquet of brass, at the
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Diabolo Black and Gold Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century "STILNOVO" Diabolo-style chandelier with 12 double light shades with black
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Three-Arms with Diabolò Stilnovo Attributed, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Superb Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo of the 1955. It's equipped with three brass arms
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This Scandinavian dual suspension lamp is made of black and yellow lacquered metal, and brass. The shades are perforated with small stars with brass collars. Measures: The lamps are ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s
Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 7.09 in
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Diabolo Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic diabolo chandelier available at 1stDibs. A diabolo chandelier — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage diabolo chandelier now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the diabolo chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A diabolo chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made diabolo chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Achille Castiglioni, Flos and Aloys F. Gangkofner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Diabolo Chandelier?

A diabolo chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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.