Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light
Metal
Mid-Century Stoneware Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany. Ceramic surface is a nice textured multi-hue
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Smoked Glass Open Globe Pendant Light Chrome Chain
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern chrome and lightly smoked glass open globe pendant light with chrome
Chrome
Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A well executed pendant light. France, c1950s. Opaline glass conical shade. Good vintage
Metal
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-century pendant light by Murano, Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century pendant light by Murano, Mazzega. The transition from opaque white glass to a clear
Metal
Mid-Century Modern NOS Wood and Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light Black Chain
By Hamilton Cosco
Located in Topeka, KS
smoked glass globe pendant light with black chain and canopy. It is made by Lighting-Accessories, Inc. a
Metal
Swedish Orrefors Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
By Orrefors
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish glass pendant light (probably Orrefors). multifaceted glass pendant with extremely
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Chrome and Brass
Located in Chicago, US
Striking mid-century modern pendant light featuring a sculptural arrangement of overlapping chrome
Brass, Chrome
Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A small, stylish opaque stepped glass pendant light. France, c1950. Lovely graduated form. No
Metal
Mid-Century Hungarian Tiered Aluminium Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
a sculptural, tiered aluminium body — a hallmark of mid-century Eastern European design. Originally
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a clear geometric glass shade from Sweden and a brushed
Steel
Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a
Rattan, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
a steel pole or with a chain (pictured) for use as a pendant light. Small quantity available at time
Metal
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a
Brass
Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A tall glass and brass mid-century pendant. France, c1950s. Etched chequered style glass. No
Brass
mid century PENDANT LIGHT briloner leuchten murano 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful 1970s pendant light by Briloner Leuchten, West-Germany. The shade is made of slightly
Metal
Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large sized opaline pendant light, with delicate brass gallery and ribbed brass rim. France
Glass
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Thin Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A brass and glass pendant light, the glass being of particularly attractive form. France, c1960s
Brass
Single Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual 'ice drip' glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. No chain or ceiling rose was
Brass
French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery with a tall
Glass
Mid-Century 'Cloudy' Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual finish glass pendant light. France, c1960s. Cloudy opaque finish. Original gallery
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stylish single pendant light. Italy, c1970s. Unusual stripped/veined finish. Naturally
Brass
Opaline Glass and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual shaped dimple base opaline pendant. Brass gallery with long stem. France, c1950s
Glass
Single Matt Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single elegant opaline pendant, in matt glass finish. France, c1950s. Paired with a metal
Brass
Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass Italy 1970s. This stunning pendant lamp from the
Metal
Italian Mid Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Italian mid-century pendant light from the 1960s, crafted from glass and brass. The
Brass
Mid-Century Czechoslovakian Textured Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These distinctive mid-century pendant lights were manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
$406Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Modern Chrome Wire Bird Cage Swag Chandelier Pendant Light 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century chrome bird cage style swag / pendant light. Round cage form with curled in lower
Chrome
Sculptural Ceramic Pendant Light, 1970s Mid-Century Modern Design
By Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
canopy. A rare and poetic example of mid-century ceramic lighting.
Ceramic
French Gilt Iron Six-Light Chandelier Suspended w/ Twisted Chains, Mid-Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-20th century six-light chandelier. This French chandelier has a modern design
Iron
Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous vintage pendant light. It is a married combination of large copper shade from a
Crystal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern German Art Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern German Art Glass Pendant Light, 1960s This stunning Mid-Century Modern pendant
Art Glass
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950 An Italian Stilnovo hanging light
Metal
Holm Sørensen Poppy Pendant Light, Brass, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury brutalist brass pendant made of twelve plates of flame cut and acid treated brass
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Pendant Light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Italian pendant light or chandelier by the long established and respected
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Light Italy 1970s mid century modern lighting
Located in Palermo, PA
This Murano glass pendant light dates from the 1970s and features a beautifully sculptural form
Metal
Unusual Saucer Style Mid-Century Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass and glass pendant light. Sourced in Holland, c1970s. Futuristic style, three
Brass
Large Two Part Holophane Style Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large glass and brass pendant light. France, c1950s. Unusual size and shape. Naturally
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Copper and Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An almost lunar landscape style glass pendant in distintive yellow. Denmark, c1970s. Original
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Modernist Pendant Light, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
This Mid-Century Modern pendant light features a sleek chrome metal frame with a circular structure
Metal, Chrome
mid century PENDANT LIGHT bubble glass satin glass 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
glass. The base, chain and canopy are made of gray metal. Textil wire. Overall length 41 3/4" (106 cm
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Light with Textured Shade, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Danish ceramic pendant lamp with original chain and ceramic ceiling plate made in the
Brass
$1,281Sale Price|20% Off
Brass & Crystal Pendant Light, Swedish Mid-Century, Carl Fagerlund Style
By Carl Fagerlund, Fåglavik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Brass & Crystal Pendant Light, Swedish Mid-Century, Carl Fagerlund Style Description: A striking
Crystal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Light Attr. to Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century pendant light attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Italy, c1960s
Glass
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
, this pendant has an extra calm / serene look and feel. So this very well balanced ceramic light is
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Design Round / Globe Shape Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
. This mid-20th century glass pendant comes with the original chain and ceiling cap. The organic natural
Metal
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Pendant Light, Mid-Century, UK, 1960
Located in Lincoln, GB
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Ceiling Pendant Light – Mid-Century Lamp This charming vintage
Blown Glass
Mid century vintage green glass & gilt iron pendant light, USA 1960s
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century green textured glass & gilt iron pendant light, USA c1960s, with original chunky chain
Iron
Mid-Century Kalmar Slumped Ice Glass and Brass Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pre-eminent Mid-Century product visionary. The company flourished, producing light fittings for
Brass
Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light, a truly unique masterpiece. Its
Brass
Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Fixture 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century glass pendant light fixture with brass hardware. The length with the chain measures 47
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Steel & Spike Swag Light and Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1965 and done in the Brutalist style. The light shade is composed of torch cut slab steel panels
Cut Steel
Clear Glass and Brass Bulb Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A clear glass bulb like shade pendant light, good quality brass gallery. France, c1960s. Single
Brass
1970s Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - cleaned and repolished - US wiring compatible - 1 x E26-E27 bulb
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Pendant Light, Chrome & Brass, French, 1970
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1923 French ribbed Mid-Century Modern chrome pendant. 4 internal lights Rewired Supplied with 30
Brass
Two Tone Glass and Brass Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single two tone glass and brass pendant light, France, c1950s. Opaline glass base, clear top
Brass
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.
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