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Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning brass lotus pendant light fixture in the style of Parzinger by the Feldman Lighting
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Style Vintage Chandelier 3 Light Points Pendant Lighting, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bastogne, BE
A Beautiful and Stylish Model from the Italian brand Stilnovo, 1970s. The Pendant Fixture is
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Italian Lucite and White Enamel Kitchen Pendants
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four vintage Italian acrylic and off-white enamel pendants. Each pendant had old European
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Enamel

Pair Beautiful Glass Brass Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of amber smoked glass and brass pendant lights made in Germany. Each is in very good
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Pendant Lamp Post and Beam Kitchen Midcentury Cabin Geometric
By Preben Dahl, Hans Følsgaard A/s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Preben Dahl Symfoni Scandinavian geometry, enameled steel hanging lamp.
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Brass Kitchen, Bar / Restaurant Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, perfect size and shape pendants from the midcentury design era. These very stylish
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

C.1920s Schoolhouse Fixture Kitchen Bath
Located in Prescott, US
for today's modern kitchen or master bath, or a 1925 Craftsman. Shades are "cased" meaning two colors
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Glass

Vintage 3-Light Billiard Table or Kitchen Island Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3-Light Billiard Table or Kitchen Island Fixture Offered for sale is a three-light
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Late 20th Century American Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wire, Metal

Brass Art Nouveau Lantern with Glass Panels Vintage Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
is an amazing combination of warranty from the manufacturer and the design of the lighting fixture
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1970s Art Nouveau Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Feldman Triple Lotus Light Fixture Chandelier, circa 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
lotus chandelier was designed and manufactured by the Feldman Lighting Company in the 1960s and is the
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1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Vintage Pendant Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
and color clear. A pendant fixture model that lends itself to many uses, but is most suitable for
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Alfredo Barbini Pendant Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare pendant lamp by Aldrefo Barbini, Italy circa 1950. Cased genie glass with pink inside, and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Brass Lightolier Tubular Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Lightolier tubular louvered pendant light is a contemporary and versatile lighting fixture that
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Copper Pendants
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
make an outstanding pair of kitchen counter pendants or unique lighting solution for your unique living
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1960s American Anglo Raj Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

Pair of Large Copper Pendants
Pair of Large Copper Pendants
H 56 in W 8 in D 8 in
Bubble Sphere Pendant Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
any length more then 25 inches. Sphere is 6 inch diameter in size. Great pendant for bar, Kitchen
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

Paavo Tynell Copper Pendant, Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The place were we usually run into this model Tynell lamp is in the kitchen. Please note this is
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Copper

Paavo Tynell Copper Pendant, Idman
Paavo Tynell Copper Pendant, Idman
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H 32.68 in Dm 7.88 in
Rattan Globe Pendant Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
it shorter. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Italian 1950s Bamboo Lantern / Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950's charming bamboo and rattan lantern / pendant, entirely handcrafted with rattan
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1960s White Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s White Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps – 18 inch 1960s White Benjamin Enamelled Pendant
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1960s English Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

1960s White Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps
1960s White Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps
H 14.18 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
approach to beauty. As if nature had its way with it. The pressed glass on these pendants echos a sea
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1960s American Brutalist Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
H 53 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Florian Schulz Large Brass Dome Pendant, Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
23.6" pendant lamp by Florian Schulz for Vereinigte Werkstaette, Germany, circa 1970 We have a
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo "Pear" Pendant in Opaline Glass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stilnovo design opal glass pendant made in the 1970s. It connects to the ceiling with a brass
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1970s European Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Amber colored glass dome pendant 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative glass dome ceiling and window pendant from Scandinavia 1970s. Classic lamp with lovely
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
combining Midcentury and oriental accents. This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wire

Vintage 1970's Retro Orange Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning Vintage Bold Orange Glass Pendant Light, a timeless piece reminiscent of
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1970s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Beautiful Midcentury Pendants, Fully Rewired
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning original pair of MCM, Mid-Century Modern pendant lights that have been fully rewired, tip
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Chrome Tube Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s chrome pendant lights. Metal tube shade with black rubber detail and black cords
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rusted Explosionproof Industrial Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
industrial pendant lights finished in our our unique rusted finish which creates wonderful texture and detail
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Industrial Enamel 16" Pendant Light By Wardle
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Enamel Pendant Light By Wardle Stunning original enamel factory light by Wardle. They
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1960s Opal Clear Bowl Pendant by Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
is equipped with an E26 light source. It provides ambient lighting, which makes it look charming at
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo and rattan french pendant lamp. Mid-century round piece with an interior parchment paper
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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper

1960s Domed Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps, Restored
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Pendant Lamps – 18 inch – Restored. Benjamin was arguably the market leader in Industrial lighting in the
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1960s English Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Silver metal pendant lamp by Bonderup & Thorsten
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Brescia, IT
-shaped light that is ideal on a dining table or in the kitchen. Its light form is ideal for any decor
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Four Minimalist Pendant Lamps by Hoogervorst, 1960
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in London, GB
. Perfect lamps over a kitchen isle on the same or on alternating heights. They are rewired with black
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Achille Castiglioni "Cocoon" Italian Pendant, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
vintage conditions with no rips. A marvellous pendant that will enhance a modern organic kitchen or a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Steel

Italian Stilnovo Vintage Pendant in Opaline Glass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
. The pendant is ideal for decorating vintage industrial spaces and above a prominent table or kitchen
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1970s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Stilnovo Vintage Pendant in Opaline Glass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stilnovo design opaline glass pendant made in the 1970s. It connects to the ceiling with a brass
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1970s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights – With Glass Domes – Model 1 1960’s
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1960s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Glass

Three Stilnovo Pendants in Copper and Opal Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three rare, mid-century copper and opaline glass pendants designed by Stilnovo, made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Copper

Pair of Italian Glass Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian pendant lights with frosted glass panels and brass finish frames. The modern style
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1960s Italian Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Jean Perzel Style Brass & Milk Glass Pendant Lamp
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
size pendant, perfect for kitchen islands/bars etc. Drops 33in from ceiling. Glass ball is 12in wide
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
. This pendant will add a southern, Mediterranean touch to the kitchen table, dining room or bedroom, in
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Rattan, Paper

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Rattan Wicker Globe Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
accents. A nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area, it will add a fresh and modern
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Macrame Fiber Rattan 'Uchiwa' Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
rotating these pieces and adjusting them up or down. The pendant hangs from a chain with rattan rings
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Rattan, Acrylic, Wood, Cord

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
and Bonaccina. This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Italian Midcentury Lanter Pendant Lamp, Adolf Loos Style, 1950s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The stylish Italian "lantern" pendant lamp from the 1950s has a single E27 light, ground glass, and
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Chandelier Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italy in the 1960s. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano Glass and Brass pendants, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Murano glass pendants in the style of Gae Aulenti, Italy circa 1970. Featuring thick blue
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rattan Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a fresh
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wire

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted rattan / wicker pendant light with geometric decorations. Spain, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Rattan

Unmatching Pair of Rattan Bamboo Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of rattan pendants with conical lampshades with unmatching design. Italy, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a fresh
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Handblown Murano Pink Glass Pendant Light Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century beautiful pendant light in dust pink colored murano handblown glass . Made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights Reclaimed from Ceramics Factory
By Simplex
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional run of industrial pendants reclaimed from a ceramics factory in Stoke on Trent
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

French Rattan Cylinder Pendant Light or Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s-1960s A cool handcrafted rattan
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Brass 'Posa' Pendant Side Counter Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original Counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with side weight. Strong and minimal
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Holophane French Pendant Lights, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
With a simple clean design these French holophane pendant lights are perfect for a kitchen or
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Metal

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
desired height. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a dining table, kitchen's table or
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Materials

Wire

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Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of retro kitchen pendant lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of retro kitchen pendant lighting — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of retro kitchen pendant lighting, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Daeyang, Stilux and Doria Leuchten Germany each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of retro kitchen pendant lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting?

A piece of retro kitchen pendant lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,627, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $88,000.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About Retro Kitchen Pendant Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

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