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Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Very nice Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and the appearance of the lamp is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
H 9.06 in Dm 18.51 in
Large Semi Pendant Lamp Brass by Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous Semi lamp designed by Fog & Morup in the 70s in its most exclusive version thanks to its
Category

Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Semi Pendant Lamp by Fog&Morup, brass, gold, Denmark Design
By Fog and Morup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup for Fog&Morup, Denmark, 1967. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for F&M
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous model 'Semi' or 'witch hat' pendant lamp was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The pendant lamp Semi designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup in 1967. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The pendant lamp designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup in 1967. The Semi
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Impressively large Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and appearance of the lamp is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Semi" Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp designed in the 1960s in Denmark by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mat Silver Colored Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for F&M
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous model 'Semi' or 'witch hat' pendant lamp was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Gold Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Chrome
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Small, Chrome
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Small, White
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, White
Semi Pendant, Small, White
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Black
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Black
Semi Pendant, Medium, Black
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, White
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, White
Semi Pendant, Medium, White
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Small, Copper
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Copper
Semi Pendant, Small, Copper
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Large, White
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, White
Semi Pendant, Large, White
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Large, Black
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Large, Black
Semi Pendant, Large, Black
H 11.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Copper
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Copper
Semi Pendant, Medium, Copper
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Modern Semi Pendant Chrome Decorative Lamp by Thorup & Bonderup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Large Bonderup and Thorup chrome 'Semi' pendant. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Semi Pendant, Medium, Orange Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Small, Enameled Metal
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Medium, Enameled Metal
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Fog & Morup Red Semi Pendant Hanging Lamp by Bonderup & Thorup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New York, NY
A very large semi pendant by Fog & Morup. Original red gloss finish with white satin interior
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Large, Dark Cocoa Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Small, Dark Cocoa Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Fennel Seed Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Dusty Blue Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Small, Roasted Pumpkin Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Medium, Dark Cocoa Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Dusty Blue Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Fennel Seed Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Roasted Pumpkin Glossy
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Bocci, "28.19 Semi Rigid", Pendants, 2009
By Bocci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shown as the main image is the 28.19 Semi Rigid with color pendants. The price listed reflects
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Early 2000s Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage suspension lamp Semi 47
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Brescia, IT
An icon of Scandinavian design, Semi is the result of a collaboration between two renowned Danish
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage suspension lamp Semi 47
Vintage suspension lamp Semi 47
H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in
Shelter pendant by Ango, Hand-Woven Semi-Outdoor Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
pendant light Lamp base type : EIVA outdoor IP65 rated lampholder Lamp type : LED G125 filament 8W x 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Set of Seven Midcentury Semi Lamp Style Pendants Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - marked by label - rare type.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Semi Light Pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Geneve, CH
Semi light pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup Dimensions: 23.5 x 47 x 47 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Semi Light Pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Geneve, CH
Semi-light pendant, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup Dimensions: 23.5 x 47 x 47 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Sputnik Semi Spherical Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
precious. When turned on, the chandelier is very bright, having sixteen bulbs with small lamp holders, it
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Black Semi-Matte
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
of the Grasshopper series that also includes a pendant and floor lamp. This iconic, refined design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

Danish Aluminum Semi Pendant by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup, 60s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the wire is 150cm (4.9ft) and can be shortened to
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large “Semi Pendant” Chandelier by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 Midcentury Style
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large “Semi Pendant” ceiling lamp by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 midcentury chandelier in white
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cocò Pendant Lamp
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This pendant lamp is a sophisticated piece of decor exuding a refined and minimal allure. It
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cocò Pendant Lamp
H 17.52 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Kalmar Chandelier Semi Flush Mounts Pair Lipizza Glass Lamps, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 2 Kalmar Lipizza semi flush mounts or chandelier with 12 bulbs and 13.7" in diameter, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lucy Pendant in Semi-Gloss White Powder Coat Satin Brass & Antique Brass Details
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lucy pendant features solid brass components styled in three finish combinations; parlor, snow
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2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
By Fabio Lenci, Guzzini
Located in South Charleston, WV
acrylic lens used in the focus series floor lamp. The top of the pendant is chromed plastic as well the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
H 48 in Dm 14 in
Large Semi Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage model Semi ceiling lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s. High
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Lamp Light Fog & Morup Semi Space Age Danish Denmark Design
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light Fog & Morup Semi Space Age Danish Denmark design Object: ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Ceiling Lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Ceiling lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s Chandelier mod. Semi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Original 1970s XXL Fog & Morup hanging lamp semi white with 70 cm diameter
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Original XXL 1970s Fog & Morup hanging lamp Semi. With a 70 cm diameter shade. Painted entirely in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lumen Milano Midcentury Italian Pendant Lamp
By Lumen
Located in London, GB
Lumen Milano midcentury Italian pendant lamp, circa 1950. Lacquered metal pendant light with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Small Black and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Small black and gold contemporary pendant lamp Dimensions: Diameter 30 x Height 14 cm Materials
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Black and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Large black and gold contemporary pendant lamp Dimensions: Diameter 45 x H 18 cm Materials
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Taupe and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Taupe and Gold Contemporary pendant lamp Dimensions: Diameter 45 x H 18 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Semi Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the semi pendant lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each semi pendant lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. There are many kinds of the semi pendant lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A semi pendant lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made semi pendant lamp over the years, but those crafted by Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup and Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Semi Pendant Lamp?

A semi pendant lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $940, while the lowest priced sells for $367 and the highest can go for as much as $9,900.

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.

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