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Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Fennel Seed
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup and Thorup 'Semi' pendant in Fennel Seed. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' pendant in Roasted Pumpkin. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Anthracite Gray
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Anthracite Gray. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in White
By Torsten Thorup, Gubi, Claus Bonderup
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup and Thorup 'Semi' pendant in white. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Bonderup and Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Black
By Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' pendant in black. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

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

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

Large Bonderup and Thorup Chrome 'Semi' Pendant
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup and Thorup chrome 'Semi' pendant. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Chrome, Aluminum

Large Bonderup and Thorup Brass 'Semi' Pendant
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bonderup and Thorup brass 'Semi' pendant. Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass, Aluminum

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

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 your preference. The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not i...
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Chandelier "Semi" Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Paris, FR
An icon of Scandinavian design, Semi is the result of the collaboration of two famous Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

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Metal

Danish Modern Metal Semi Chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern gold and white metal Semi chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Denmark Modern Semi Chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark modern white glossy metal Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Metal

Pair of Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup "Semi" Pendant Lights
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interiors to new luminous heights with the captivating "Semi" Pendant Lights, a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

"Semi" Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
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

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Brass

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

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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

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Aluminum

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

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Metal

Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design Bonderup and Thorup Condition: Very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Black Metal Vintage Pendant Chandelier Bonderup Thorup, 1967
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern enameled black vintage pendant or chandelier Semi designed by Claus Bonderup
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Metal Chandelier Claus Bonderup Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Semi chandelier or pendant from white enameled metal attributed to
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

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
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 ...

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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
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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 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, White
Semi Pendant, Small, White
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
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, Brass
Semi Pendant, Small, Brass
H 5.9 in Dm 11.81 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, 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
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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, 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
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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, Brass
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, Brass
Semi Pendant, Medium, Brass
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
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

Aluminum

Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
Semi Pendant, Medium, Chrome
H 9.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Semi Pendant, Small, 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
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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, 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
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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
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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, 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
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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, Medium, 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
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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
Large Semi Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Claus Bonderup
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

Semi Pendant, Medium, Orange Glossy
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, Small, Enameled Metal
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, Medium, Enameled Metal
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, Dark Cocoa Glossy
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, Small, Dark Cocoa Glossy
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, Fennel Seed Glossy
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, Dusty Blue Glossy
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, Roasted Pumpkin Glossy
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, Medium, Dark Cocoa Glossy
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, Dusty Blue Glossy
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, Fennel Seed Glossy
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, Roasted Pumpkin Glossy
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

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 in the USA. The lamp can be shortened from 130cm to a height of approx. 70cm by sh...
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandelier Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandelier Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960 Chandelier mod. Semi
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandeliers Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandeliers Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960 Set of three
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large “Semi Pendant” Chandelier by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 Midcentury Style
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
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

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

Semi Pendant Lamp by Fog&Morup, brass, gold, Denmark Design
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup for Fog&Morup, Denmark, 1967. The quality and timeless extravagance of this iconic design remains valid up to our days. Its...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Thorup Semi For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thorup semi available at 1stDibs. Each thorup semi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and brass. If you’re shopping for a thorup semi, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect thorup semi — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each thorup semi bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup each produced at least one beautiful thorup semi that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thorup Semi?

Prices for a thorup semi start at $252 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $799.

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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