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Brutalist Chandelier

Brutalist Chandelier

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Brutalist Chandelier

By Moe Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Six sided Brutalist chandelier having six exterior candlestick arm lights, and three interior

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Italian Brutalist Chandelier, Longobard
Italian Brutalist Chandelier, Longobard

Italian Brutalist Chandelier, Longobard

By Longobard

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Brutalist Chandelier, attributed to Longobard. Offered is a large Italian Brutalist style

Category

1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Iron

Brutalist chandelier stainless steel original, france 1970s
Brutalist chandelier stainless steel original, france 1970s

Brutalist chandelier stainless steel original, france 1970s

Located in La xara, VC

Unique model of brutalist chandelier in stainless steel, French work from the 70s. it is careful

Category

1970s French Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier
Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier

Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier with Gold Starburst Design Underside This

Category

1960s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene, Brass Floral Design, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene, Brass Floral Design, 1960s

Vintage Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene, Brass Floral Design, 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage six arm Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene. Each arm ends with a tulip shaped flower

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier / Pendant by Tom Greene, Patinated Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier / Pendant by Tom Greene, Patinated Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier / Pendant by Tom Greene, Patinated Brass

By Tom Greene

Located in Manhasset, NY

Small Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier / Pendant by Tom Greene, Patinated Brass Tom Greene

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist chandelier, made in oxidized brass, stamped: Holm Sorensen in the

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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brutalist chandelier by Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni Studio, Firenze, Italy 1960s
Brutalist chandelier by Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni Studio, Firenze, Italy 1960s

Brutalist chandelier by Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni Studio, Firenze, Italy 1960s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage Brutalist chandelier by Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni Studio, Firenze. Made in Italy in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency. Brutalist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency. Brutalist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Gaetano Sciolari, Roche Bobois, Estiluz Lighting, Metalarte

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency. Brutalist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s. This

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Tom Greene Brutalist Chandelier, 1960s
Tom Greene Brutalist Chandelier, 1960s

Tom Greene Brutalist Chandelier, 1960s

By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene

Located in South Jordan, UT

Unique, Brutalist mid century pendant chandelier designed by Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting Co. in

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier
Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Modernist sheet steel and brass fixture, by Robert Sonneman. Large and impressive.

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Monumental Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
Monumental Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman

Monumental Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning, extra-large Brutalist midcentury chandelier designed by Tom Greene for The Feldman Co. in

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Brutalist Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron, Triangles Design, Spain, 1950s
Large Brutalist Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron, Triangles Design, Spain, 1950s

Large Brutalist Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron, Triangles Design, Spain, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

// Brutalist Chandelier // Brutalist Light Fixture // Spanish Iron Ceiling Light Fixture // Wrought Iron Light

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

Brass Cubist or Brutalist Chandelier by Curtis Jere with Geometric Appeal
Brass Cubist or Brutalist Chandelier by Curtis Jere with Geometric Appeal

Brass Cubist or Brutalist Chandelier by Curtis Jere with Geometric Appeal

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Dallas, TX

Recently restored Curtis Jere Pendant Light. This cubist design makes a perfect architectural complement to a well designed modern or traditional room. Pairs well with both antique...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

BD Lumica Brutalist Brass & Chrome Chandelier with Murano Glass Drops 1970s
BD Lumica Brutalist Brass & Chrome Chandelier with Murano Glass Drops 1970s

BD Lumica Brutalist Brass & Chrome Chandelier with Murano Glass Drops 1970s

By BD Lumica

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Brutalist Chandelier with Murano clear glass drops adorning a mixed metal brass and

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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Brutalist Patinated Brass Hanging Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s
Brutalist Patinated Brass Hanging Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s

Brutalist Patinated Brass Hanging Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s

By Tom Greene

Located in Oceanside, US

A stunning mid-century Brutalist chandelier by renowned designer Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting Co

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1960s North American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Brutalist Torch-Cut Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s
Large Brutalist Torch-Cut Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s

Large Brutalist Torch-Cut Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s

By Tom Greene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive, monumental brutalist chandelier designed by Tom Greene for Feldman Co., circa 1960s

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Tom Greene Brutalist Torched Brass 16 Arm Chandelier
Mid Century Tom Greene Brutalist Torched Brass 16 Arm Chandelier

Mid Century Tom Greene Brutalist Torched Brass 16 Arm Chandelier

By Tom Greene

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Tom Greene Brutalist Torched Brass 16 Arm Chandelier This brutalist chandelier by Tom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Brass 3 Light Chandelier 1970
Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Brass 3 Light Chandelier 1970

Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Brass 3 Light Chandelier 1970

By Tom Greene

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular torch cut Brutalist chandelier attributed to Tom Greene. In excellent vintage condition

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Modernist Brutalist Gold Chandelier Tom Green for Feldman
Modernist Brutalist Gold Chandelier Tom Green for Feldman

Modernist Brutalist Gold Chandelier Tom Green for Feldman

By Tom Greene

Located in Hastings, GB

LA based designer and sculptor Tom Greene hand crafted this brutalist chandelier for 'Feldman

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s
Extra Large Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

Extra Large Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Large Brutalist chandelier by Kamenicky Senov. Cleaned, rewired: two separate circuits - 3+3 x 60 W

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s Post Modern Teak and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture, Pair
1970s Post Modern Teak and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture, Pair

1970s Post Modern Teak and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original pair of 1970's Brutalist chandeliers with teak tops plates, chrome figures and side bars

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Brutalist 60s Pendant with 3 Lights in Opaline Glass Metal and Brass
Mid Century Brutalist 60s Pendant with 3 Lights in Opaline Glass Metal and Brass

Mid Century Brutalist 60s Pendant with 3 Lights in Opaline Glass Metal and Brass

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This striking Brutalist chandelier from 1960s Europe embodies the raw, sculptural aesthetic typical

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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brutalist Candleholder Chandelier, 1970s
Brutalist Candleholder Chandelier, 1970s

Brutalist Candleholder Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist candlestick. An imposing object. A functional design with wrought iron elements. The

Category

20th Century Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Iron Chandelier
Brutalist Iron Chandelier

Brutalist Iron Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hanging chandelier made of welded iron pieces forming a gothic and brutalist style design. Five

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Iron

Brutalist Round Chandelier by Felipe Derflingher "Feders"
Brutalist Round Chandelier by Felipe Derflingher "Feders"

Brutalist Round Chandelier by Felipe Derflingher "Feders"

By Felipe Derflingher

Located in Montreal, QC

Brutalist round chandelier made with three tiers of black wrought iron and brass pieces filled with

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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Iron

Signed Brutalist Paul Evans Style Chandelier
Signed Brutalist Paul Evans Style Chandelier

Signed Brutalist Paul Evans Style Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Awesome handcrafted lamp made of extremely heavy torch cut metal. Reminiscent of a stalactite formation, single medium socket, intentional rough cut industrial look. One of a kind st...

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20th Century Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Custom Architect Executed Brutalist Welded Steel Chandelier
Custom Architect Executed Brutalist Welded Steel Chandelier

Custom Architect Executed Brutalist Welded Steel Chandelier

By Bruelher

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist school chandelier, signed and dated, by the maker, architect "Bruelher 1976"

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Steel

Large Sonneman Brutalist Cityscape Chandelier
Large Sonneman Brutalist Cityscape Chandelier

Large Sonneman Brutalist Cityscape Chandelier

By Sonneman Lighting

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large Róbert Sonneman Cityscspe chandelier. This is a larger size than most with 4 panels in

Category

1970s American Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Plastic Nugget Ball Chandelier
Brutalist Plastic Nugget Ball Chandelier

Brutalist Plastic Nugget Ball Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional plastic nugget ball chandelier having translucent green, aqua, and red chunks, with

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Hammered Glass Chandelier by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Brutalist Hammered Glass Chandelier by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

Brutalist Hammered Glass Chandelier by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

By Longobard

Located in Catania, CT

This stunning chandelier, crafted by Longobard in Italy during the 1970s, embodies the distinctive

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Iron

Copper Art Glass Studio Brutalist Fixture Pendant Chandelier
Copper Art Glass Studio Brutalist Fixture Pendant Chandelier

Copper Art Glass Studio Brutalist Fixture Pendant Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

Copper Art Glass Studio Brutalist Fixture Pendant Chandelier Offered for sale is an original

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Brutalist Iron And Glass Chandelier  1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Iron And Glass Chandelier  1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Iron And Glass Chandelier 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century Brutalist iron and glass chandelier, 1960s 3 lights, e14 lamps. Intact and working

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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cubic Chandelier by Sciolari
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cubic Chandelier by Sciolari

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cubic Chandelier by Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A sculptural Brutalist pendant light by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1960-1970, Italy. Ice cubic

Category

1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Monumental Charles Dudouty Brutalist Six Arm Chandelier C1940s France
Monumental Charles Dudouty Brutalist Six Arm Chandelier C1940s France

Monumental Charles Dudouty Brutalist Six Arm Chandelier C1940s France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Trensacq, FR

A rare and spectacular six-light Charles Dudouyt chandelier, circa 1940. Masterfully crafted in

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Wood

Antique French Brutalist Gilt Forged Iron 12-Light Chandeliers
Antique French Brutalist Gilt Forged Iron 12-Light Chandeliers

Antique French Brutalist Gilt Forged Iron 12-Light Chandeliers

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Large and heavy forged iron chandelier in brutalist, gothic, or medieval styling. Nice gilt finish

Category

20th Century Unknown Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Iron

1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design
1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design

1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Brutalist Modernist chandelier handcrafted in wrought iron, dating from the 1970s. This

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

Musical Motif Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier Made in Hungary
Musical Motif Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier Made in Hungary

Musical Motif Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier Made in Hungary

Located in New York, NY

Great Brutalist wrought iron six light chandelier having a musical note, clef, and staff motif

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp / Radius of 100 / Fom the 1950s
Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp / Radius of 100 / Fom the 1950s

Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp / Radius of 100 / Fom the 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist style chandelier lamp from the 1950s Discover the majesty and timeless charm of our

Category

1950s European Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Copper, Iron

AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari, AVMazzega

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed

Category

1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron Chandelier Pendant
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron Chandelier Pendant

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron Chandelier Pendant

Located in Rome, IT

Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier in iron, Brutalist style, seven lights.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Iron

Brutalist, USA Gilt Eyelash or Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, ca 1970s
Brutalist, USA Gilt Eyelash or Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, ca 1970s

Brutalist, USA Gilt Eyelash or Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, ca 1970s

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Brutalist, USA Sculptural Gilt Eyelash or Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, ca 1970s Union label found on

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp / Radius of 80 / Fom the 1950s
Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp / Radius of 80 / Fom the 1950s

Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp / Radius of 80 / Fom the 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist style chandelier lamp from the 1950s. Discover the majesty and timeless charm of our

Category

1950s European Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Copper, Iron

Midcentury Brutalist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s
Midcentury Brutalist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s

Midcentury Brutalist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modernist extreme large chandelier with 48-light bulbs. The fixture is made of metal

Category

Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Chandelier by Tom Greene
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Chandelier by Tom Greene

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Chandelier by Tom Greene

By Tom Greene

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing vintage chandelier designed by Tom Greene for Feldman Co., circa 1960s. In good working

Category

1960s American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Chandelier
Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Chandelier

Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Chandelier

By János Lehoczky, Károly Bieber, Paul Evans

Located in St. Louis, MO

Very Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron and glass chandelier, hand forged by the hands of

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1970s Hungarian Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Glass Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Brutalist Glass Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

Brutalist Glass Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful chandelier made of glass by Kamenicky Senov in 1970s. Very well preserved. Height of

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Chrome

Jere styled Brutalist Brass Sculptural Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
Jere styled Brutalist Brass Sculptural Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman

Jere styled Brutalist Brass Sculptural Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A brass sculptural Brutalist torch cut and welded chandelier with matching flush mount ceiling

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Sciolari. Brutalist style brass chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Gaetano Sciolari. Brutalist style brass chandelier, Italy, 1970s

Gaetano Sciolari. Brutalist style brass chandelier, Italy, 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist gilt chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s. This pendant lamp is formed by a tubular

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Diminutive Brutalist Pendant Chandelier by Nanny Still - Mc Kinney for Raak
Diminutive Brutalist Pendant Chandelier by Nanny Still - Mc Kinney for Raak

Diminutive Brutalist Pendant Chandelier by Nanny Still - Mc Kinney for Raak

By Nanny Still McKinney

Located in New York, NY

Diminutive Brutalist pendant chandelier, by Nanny Still - McKinney for Raak, made in Finland circa

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Vintage Brutalist Chandelier

Materials

Copper

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Vintage Brutalist Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage brutalist chandelier you’re looking for. Each vintage brutalist chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage brutalist chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage brutalist chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage brutalist chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Tom Greene, Moe Bridges and Holm Sørensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Brutalist Chandelier?

The average selling price for a vintage brutalist chandelier at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $4,900 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Vintage Brutalist Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.