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Stilnovo Opaline Pendant with Black Metal, 1960's Italy
Stilnovo Opaline Pendant with Black Metal, 1960's Italy

Stilnovo Opaline Pendant with Black Metal, 1960's Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Classic Stilnovo 1960's pendant in milk glass edged with a metal rim hanging from a black metal and brass lamp holder. This lamp is very functional for general light and most suitabl...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant
1960s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant

1960s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant. Executed in sculptural geometric opaline glass with brass hardware.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in sculptural round opaline glass with brass hardware.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in sculptural round opaline glass with brass hardware.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass, Vintage 1960s
Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass, Vintage 1960s

Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass, Vintage 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass, Vintage 1960s Executed in matte finish opaline glass and brass.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Hardware, 1950s
Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Hardware, 1950s

Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Hardware, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Hardware, 1950s Executed in gently curved sculptural opaline glass with brass hardware pins.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant vintage ceiling lamp with opal glass shade, brass details and black enameled metal rod.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Opaline Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1958
Midcentury Opaline Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1958

Midcentury Opaline Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1958

By Stilnovo

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury Pendant 1104 by Stilnovo, Italy 1958. Opaline glass. brass detail.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian pendant lamp by Stilnovo, opaline glass and brass, 1960s
Italian pendant lamp by Stilnovo, opaline glass and brass, 1960s

Italian pendant lamp by Stilnovo, opaline glass and brass, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian pendant lamp by Stilnovo, opaline glass and brass ,1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Brass, Wood, and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
1950s Brass, Wood, and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

1950s Brass, Wood, and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Brass, Wood, and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo Executed in round smooth opaline glass with brass hardware and a wood accent finial over the glass shade.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s

Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brussel, BE

Beautiful Italian suspended light in opaline glass, black painted metal and brass, minimalist and mid-century, designed by Stilnovo in the 1950’s. Designed by : Stilnovo Design per...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, Copper & Opaline Glass, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, Copper & Opaline Glass, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, Copper & Opaline Glass, Italy

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Globe Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Globe Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Globe Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Globe Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950
Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950

Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950 Vintage pendant lamp, produced by Stilnovo and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s tha reflects Stilnovo’s commi...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Pendant Lamp with Opaline Shades & Brass, Stilnovo Style, 1950s
Italian Pendant Lamp with Opaline Shades & Brass, Stilnovo Style, 1950s

Italian Pendant Lamp with Opaline Shades & Brass, Stilnovo Style, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s with a geometric brass frame and black rods, holding two blown opaline glass shades suspended at different heights. The design balances linear str...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo UFO Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo UFO Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo UFO Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo UFO Ceiling Pendant, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo UFO Ceiling Pendant, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo UFO Ceiling Pendant, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
Midcentury Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

Midcentury Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This beautiful and rare pendant was produced in Italy in the late 1950s. Its design and its high quality resembles the contemporary Stilnovo production.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Two Pendants Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1950s
Stilnovo Two Pendants Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1950s

Stilnovo Two Pendants Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Stilnovo Two Pendants Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s

By Stilnovo

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s Pendant light with stunning opaline glass Made in Italy by Stilnovo.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo with Opaline Shades
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo with Opaline Shades

Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo with Opaline Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pendant made of a brass structure, composed with six hand blown frosted opaline glass light shades, supported by slightly curved brass arms.

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy
Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy

Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

1960s Italian Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass Details A striking and authentic mid-century pendant light by Stilnovo, crafted in Italy during the 1950s ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Three cylinder opaline glass shades, brass, enameled metal.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy
Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy

Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling pendant with three lights. Elegant fixture with three delicately shaped glass bells made with opaline glass.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant
Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant

Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This 1950s Italian pendant lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, is a prime example of mid-century lighting design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Pendant with Opaline Glass and Black Metal, Italy 1960's
Stilnovo Pendant with Opaline Glass and Black Metal, Italy 1960's

Stilnovo Pendant with Opaline Glass and Black Metal, Italy 1960's

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Classic Stilnovo 1960's pendant in milk glass edged with a metal rim hanging from a black metal and brass lamp holder. This lamp is very functional for general light and most suitabl...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp

1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo

Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Rome, IT

Its design and its high quality resemble the contemporary Stilnovo production. The lamp is made from a sandblasted opaline glass shade supported by 3 shaped teak holders with an eleg...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo UFO pendant, Stilnovo, 1980
Stilnovo UFO pendant, Stilnovo, 1980

Stilnovo UFO pendant, Stilnovo, 1980

By Stilnovo

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

UFO suspension of a big milky opalescent globe made by the Italian brand Stilnovo in the 1980's. Light pendant for ceiling.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1960s Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light in Opaline Glass & Brass
1960s Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light in Opaline Glass & Brass

1960s Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light in Opaline Glass & Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo style ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Opaline Glass and Chrome-Plated Brass Pendant by Stilnovo, Italy
Vintage Opaline Glass and Chrome-Plated Brass Pendant by Stilnovo, Italy

Vintage Opaline Glass and Chrome-Plated Brass Pendant by Stilnovo, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. It is in opaline glass, chrome plated brass and black varnished aluminum. This pendant is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it c...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum, Chrome

Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass with Orange Decor, Italy 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass with Orange Decor, Italy 1950s

Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass with Orange Decor, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large white opaline glass pendant with flared black top and stunning matte orange modernist decor with slender vertical lines and elegantly narrow horisontal lines.

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Stilnovo Style Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Italy
Stilnovo Style Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Italy

Stilnovo Style Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Rome, IT

Italian modernist chandelier with 2 white opaline glass shades embellished with brass and teak frame and details. Typical modernist piece of the 1960s. .  

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Style Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Italy
Stilnovo Style Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Italy

Stilnovo Style Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Rome, IT

Italian modernist chandelier with 4 white opaline glass shades embellished with brass and teak frame and details. Typical modernist piece of the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass + Opaline Glass Pendant in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
Brass + Opaline Glass Pendant in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s

Brass + Opaline Glass Pendant in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian pendant in the manner of Stilnovo, designed in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style
Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style

Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Channeling the iconic elegance of 1950s Italian mid-century lighting, this Stilnovo-style pendant brings sculptural beauty to any space.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamp with Five Elements in Opaline Glass by Stilnovo 1960s Italy
Pendant Lamp with Five Elements in Opaline Glass by Stilnovo 1960s Italy

Pendant Lamp with Five Elements in Opaline Glass by Stilnovo 1960s Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Pendant lamp with structure in lacquered metal and brass and five diffusers in opaline glass.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, Chrome & Opaline
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, Chrome & Opaline

Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, Chrome & Opaline

By Stilnovo

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, Chrome & Opaline Glass Mid-century modern Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Stilnovo and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. Bold...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

1950s Stilnovo-Style Pendant in Brass, Red Lacquer & Opaline Glass
1950s Stilnovo-Style Pendant in Brass, Red Lacquer & Opaline Glass

1950s Stilnovo-Style Pendant in Brass, Red Lacquer & Opaline Glass

By Stilnovo

Located in Paris, FR

An eye-catching 1950s mid century modern Italian ceiling pendant, attributed to Stilnovo, composed of a lacquered red metal stem with three offset brass arms, each supporting an opal...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950s Italian 5-Light Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant by Stilnovo
1950s Italian 5-Light Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant by Stilnovo

1950s Italian 5-Light Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Paris, FR

A refined five-light pendant attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo style Black Metal Brass Opaline Glass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp
Stilnovo style Black Metal Brass Opaline Glass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp

Stilnovo style Black Metal Brass Opaline Glass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This pendant was produced in Italy between the '50s and the '60s. It was made by a black painted aluminum body with brass rod and details and a sandblasted cylindrical glass shade.

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1950s/1960s
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1950s/1960s

Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1950s/1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An elegant and striking Mid-Century Modern pendant light, embodying the iconic geometric design language of the renowned Italian manufacturer Stilnovo.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Pendant lamp with three brass and opaline glass lights from the 1950s.
Stilnovo Pendant lamp with three brass and opaline glass lights from the 1950s.

Stilnovo Pendant lamp with three brass and opaline glass lights from the 1950s.

By Stilnovo

Located in Vigevano, PV

Stilnovo Three-light pendant lamp, with brass structure and opal glass diffusers. Stilnovo production from the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo ceiling pendant in opaline glass and brass, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, textured glass diffuser.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Chandeliers “Cianbella” Brass Opaline Glass 1950 Italy
Stilnovo Chandeliers “Cianbella” Brass Opaline Glass 1950 Italy

Stilnovo Chandeliers “Cianbella” Brass Opaline Glass 1950 Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Stilnovo chandeliers “ Cianbella “ brass opaline glass 1950 Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Stilnovo Couple Chandeliers Opaline Glass Brass, 1950, Italy
Stilnovo Couple Chandeliers Opaline Glass Brass, 1950, Italy

Stilnovo Couple Chandeliers Opaline Glass Brass, 1950, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Stilnovo couple chandeliers opaline glass brass, 1950, Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass, 1950
Stilnovo Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass, 1950

Stilnovo Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Stilnovo chandelier brass Opaline glass, 1950, Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1960s
Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1960s

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Pendant light in black lacquered metal and brass, with 3 satin white opal glass diffuser. Original paint finish. Perfect for a chic and minimalist interior design. Italian design ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1950s Stilnovo Five Arm Italian Chandelier Brass Opaline
1950s Stilnovo Five Arm Italian Chandelier Brass Opaline

1950s Stilnovo Five Arm Italian Chandelier Brass Opaline

By Stilnovo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Chandelier made in Italy circa 1950s. Style of Stilnovo with Five Light No label present. Attributed Stilnovo. Brass and Wood Opaline Glass Green accent. ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s Original Stilnovo chandelier from the 1950s, Made in Italy. All original parts, no re-production, in perfect...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style Opalines Brass Large Sculptural
Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style Opalines Brass Large Sculptural

Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style Opalines Brass Large Sculptural

By Stilnovo

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Beautiful chandelier Stilnovo style opaline and dark brass. Ten big exterior globe and ten small interior. Variations are available on request.

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilnovo Red Metal & Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
1950s Stilnovo Red Metal & Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp

1950s Stilnovo Red Metal & Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Stilnovo red metal & opaline glass suspension lamp. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in sculptural opaline glass, red painted metal, and brass hardware. A highl...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s
Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Pendant light in openwork, green-lacquered metal with an satin white opal glass diffuser. Original paint finish. Height adjustable. Perfect for a chic and minimalist interior desig...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1960s Italy
Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1960s Italy

Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1960s Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s Five opaline glass shades in different shapes. Overall height is adjustable, can be made shorter or longer. Takes 5 candelabra bulbs. ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy
Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy

Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Very impressive chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. Six globe opaline glass shades. Each globe is 4.5 inches in diameter. Overall height is adjustable, can be made shorter or longer ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Chandelier Opaline Glass Brass Iron 1950 Italy
Stilnovo Chandelier Opaline Glass Brass Iron 1950 Italy

Stilnovo Chandelier Opaline Glass Brass Iron 1950 Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Elegante Chandelier Stilnovo 1950

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Stilnovo style 1950's Opaline and Brass Italian Chandelier
Stilnovo style 1950's Opaline and Brass Italian Chandelier

Stilnovo style 1950's Opaline and Brass Italian Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Stilnovo style 1950's Italian chandelier consist of 6 curved brass arms holding opaline shades. The stem is elegantly decorated with a array of brass tubes that create a dynamic visu...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s

Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s Italian pendant light in the manner of Stilnovo, defined by a minimal, architectural silhouette.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1960s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Gray Opaline Italian Chandelier
1960s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Gray Opaline Italian Chandelier

1960s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Gray Opaline Italian Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

1960s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Gray Opaline Italian Chandelier Elevate your space with this stunning 1960s Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo, a renowned name in Mid-Centur...

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

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Brass, Metal

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Fantastic Italian Stilnovo Opaline Glasses Pendant, circa 1960
Fantastic Italian Stilnovo Opaline Glasses Pendant, circa 1960

Fantastic Italian Stilnovo Opaline Glasses Pendant, circa 1960

By Stilnovo

Located in Megeve, FR

Fantastic Italian Stilnovo opaline glasses pendant, circa 1960. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Style Midcentury White Opaline Glass Cones Italian Pendant
Stilnovo Style Midcentury White Opaline Glass Cones Italian Pendant

Stilnovo Style Midcentury White Opaline Glass Cones Italian Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT

A very particular asymmetrical ceiling lamp in the style of the important manufacturer Stilnovo. Made in Italy during the 1950s, the pendant is composed by two white opaline glass co...

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

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Opaline Glass

Beautiful Italian Stilnovo Opaline Glasses Pendant, circa 1960
Beautiful Italian Stilnovo Opaline Glasses Pendant, circa 1960

Beautiful Italian Stilnovo Opaline Glasses Pendant, circa 1960

By Stilnovo

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful Italian Stilnovo opaline glasses pendant, circa 1960. In excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Stilnovo, 4 Brass and Opaline Midcentury Signed Italian Pendants, Italy, 1950
Stilnovo, 4 Brass and Opaline Midcentury Signed Italian Pendants, Italy, 1950

Stilnovo, 4 Brass and Opaline Midcentury Signed Italian Pendants, Italy, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Madrid, ES

Stilnovo, 4 brass and opaline midcentury signed Italian pendants, Italy, 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Pair of Large Oval Opaline Glass Pendants, 1104 Model, Italy, 1950s
Stilnovo Pair of Large Oval Opaline Glass Pendants, 1104 Model, Italy, 1950s

Stilnovo Pair of Large Oval Opaline Glass Pendants, 1104 Model, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

Rare pair of opaline glass and brass pendants manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo in Opaline Glass Green Details & Brass
Italian Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo in Opaline Glass Green Details & Brass

Italian Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo in Opaline Glass Green Details & Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in Fregene, IT

Italian ceiling lamp by Stilnovo in opaline glass with green and brass details. The lamp presents four opaline glass, three lateral and one in the centre. There are beautiful eleme...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Modern Triple Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Modern Triple Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

Modern Triple Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Catania, IT

Great vintage conditions for this pendant light produced in Italy by Stilnovo Milano during the 1950s. This model is published in the Stilnovo vintage catalogue. There is the label t...

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

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Brass

Opaline Glass Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Italy, 1964
Opaline Glass Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Italy, 1964

Opaline Glass Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Italy, 1964

Unavailable

H 27.17 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Opaline Glass Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Italy, 1964

By Stilnovo

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Black painted iron, lacquered brass and opaline glass ceiling light designed by Stilnovo Italy 1964. Re-wired with one bulb fitting to UK safety standard.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

5-light stilnovo pendant
5-light stilnovo pendant

5-light stilnovo pendant

Unavailable

H 24.81 in Dm 19.69 in

5-light stilnovo pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in Genova, IT

1960s stilnovo five-light pendant, metal frame and brass opal glass diffusers. Completely original condition, working.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo, Brass, Metal and Opaline Glass Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950
Stilnovo, Brass, Metal and Opaline Glass Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950

Stilnovo, Brass, Metal and Opaline Glass Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Madrid, ES

Stilnovo, brass, metal and opaline glass midcentury ceiling lamp, Italy, 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Red and Opaline Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Red and Opaline Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Red and Opaline Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Catania, IT

Italian midcentury chandelier by Stilnovo. 12 lights with E14 socket. Very good original vintage conditions. Brass, lacquered metal and opaline glass. Measures: Diameter 100 cm, tota...

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

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Brass

Beautiful Italian Stilnovo Four Opaline Glasses Chandelier, circa 1960
Beautiful Italian Stilnovo Four Opaline Glasses Chandelier, circa 1960

Beautiful Italian Stilnovo Four Opaline Glasses Chandelier, circa 1960

By Stilnovo

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful Italian Stilnovo four opaline glasses chandelier, circa 1960. Very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Midcentury Cone Shaped Stilnovo Pendant
Italian Midcentury Cone Shaped Stilnovo Pendant

Italian Midcentury Cone Shaped Stilnovo Pendant

Unavailable

H 43.31 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian Midcentury Cone Shaped Stilnovo Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in Hem, NL

Italian pendant with three arms holding three cone shaped metal and opaline glass globe diffusers. Brass details.

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

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Metal, Brass

1950s Stilnovo Seven-Pendant Ceiling Light
1950s Stilnovo Seven-Pendant Ceiling Light

1950s Stilnovo Seven-Pendant Ceiling Light

Unavailable

H 66.93 in Dm 15.75 in

1950s Stilnovo Seven-Pendant Ceiling Light

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Long ceiling light with seven opal glasses diffusers and brass fixture

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

Important Design Opaline Glass Light Fixture Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era, Italy 1950s
Important Design Opaline Glass Light Fixture Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era, Italy 1950s

Important Design Opaline Glass Light Fixture Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

Interesting designed Italian chandelier from the 1950s. Opaline glass, brass and black enameled metal, six stems supporting six lights, probably Stilnovo from Gio Ponti period. Moder...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Stilnovo Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 50s
Stunning Stilnovo Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 50s

Stunning Stilnovo Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 50s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in Dm 26.78 in

Stunning Stilnovo Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 50s

By Stilnovo

Located in Bremen, DE

Large Original 1950s chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, white enameled arms with brass trim, opaline glass diffusers. Dimensions Height 30.71 in. x diameter 26.78 in. Height 78 c...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Stilnovo Style Pendant Light, Glass Brass
1960s Stilnovo Style Pendant Light, Glass Brass

1960s Stilnovo Style Pendant Light, Glass Brass

Unavailable

H 25.99 in Dm 20.87 in

1960s Stilnovo Style Pendant Light, Glass Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in Bremen, DE

1960s midcentury chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, white enameled arms with brass trim, flattened amphora shape opaline glass shades. Wiring: The lamps have been tested with US A...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Stilnovo Pendant Light, Brass Glass Globes Design, 1950s
Large Stilnovo Pendant Light, Brass Glass Globes Design, 1950s

Large Stilnovo Pendant Light, Brass Glass Globes Design, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Bremen, DE

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, 1950s, featuring a central globe shaped pod with 8 cream white enameled spokes, joined in the middle sec...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful Bruno Gatta Italian Stilnovo Colored Glasses Opaline, circa 1960
Beautiful Bruno Gatta Italian Stilnovo Colored Glasses Opaline, circa 1960

Beautiful Bruno Gatta Italian Stilnovo Colored Glasses Opaline, circa 1960

By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful Bruno Gatta Italian Stilnovo colored glasses opaline, circa 1960. Very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Stilnovo Chandelier, 1950
Stilnovo Chandelier, 1950

Stilnovo Chandelier, 1950

Unavailable

H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in

Stilnovo Chandelier, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Fossano, IT

Beautiful chandelier suspended by brass frame and electric wire, the diffuser is a large opaline white glass ball. Original label by Stilnovo from 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960 Stilnovo Chandelier
1960 Stilnovo Chandelier

1960 Stilnovo Chandelier

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

1960 Stilnovo Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A cute Stilnovo chandelier made of brass and opaline in very good old condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo 1950s Chandelier with Three Pendant Lights in Glass and Raffia
Stilnovo 1950s Chandelier with Three Pendant Lights in Glass and Raffia

Stilnovo 1950s Chandelier with Three Pendant Lights in Glass and Raffia

By Stilnovo

Located in Parma, IT

Three lights chandelier, produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. Structure in enameled black metal and brass. Diffusers in opaline blown glass, with colored rafia lampshades.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo
Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo

Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Lampada a sospensione Italia, anni ‘60 Prodotta da Stilnovo Riporta il marchio “Stilnovo Milano Italia” Metallo laccato, vetro opalino

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Stilnovo Large Chandelier, 1950
Stilnovo Large Chandelier, 1950

Stilnovo Large Chandelier, 1950

Unavailable

H 43.31 in Dm 23.63 in

Stilnovo Large Chandelier, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Fossano, IT

Large oval chandelier with white opaline diffuser fixed to the ceiling by an adjustable steel cable, visible black wire, final metal and brass cup on the ceiling Made by Stilnovo i...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo
Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo

Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo

Unavailable

H 27.56 in Dm 39.38 in

Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Milan, IT

Ceiling lamp by Stilnovo Italy, 1960’s Polished lacquered brass and “triplex opal” glass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Ufo" Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, 1950
"Ufo" Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, 1950

"Ufo" Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, 1950

By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Pendant "UFO" by Gaetano Scolari, Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950. Original or vintage condition, can be rewire on request Height is adjustable.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950s Stilnovo Ceiling Light
1950s Stilnovo Ceiling Light

1950s Stilnovo Ceiling Light

Unavailable

H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in

1950s Stilnovo Ceiling Light

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

An elegant and original 1950's ceiling light , this piece is in the original conditions .

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Stilnovo Twelve-Globe Chandelier
Italian Stilnovo Twelve-Globe Chandelier

Italian Stilnovo Twelve-Globe Chandelier

Unavailable

H 42 in Dm 34 in

Italian Stilnovo Twelve-Globe Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impresive Italian Stilnovo twelve-globe chandelier in opaline glass, enameled metal and brass.

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

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Metal, Brass

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Stilnovo Opaline Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the stilnovo opaline pendant you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and opaline glass, every stilnovo opaline pendant was constructed with great care. There are 335 variations of the antique or vintage stilnovo opaline pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer stilnovo opaline pendant, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right stilnovo opaline pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made stilnovo opaline pendant over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta and Bruno Chiarini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Stilnovo Opaline Pendant?

Prices for a stilnovo opaline pendant start at $430 and top out at $37,500 with the average selling for $3,434.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.