How can I spot a vintage chandelier?

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.

Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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1950s Spanish Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

Mid-Century Spanish Chandelier

H 19 in Dm 24 in

Mid Century Modernist Pendant

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modernist Pendant from the early 1950's.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Steel

Mid Century Modernist Pendant

H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in

Mid Century Modernist Pendant

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modernist pendant from the late 1950's

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1950s Czech Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modernist Pendant

H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Italian Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Cathedral City, CA

An Italian midcentury chandelier. Made of clear and frosted glass. Center section and canopy are

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

Italian Midcentury Chandelier

H 22 in Dm 20 in

Mid-Century Italian Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Mid-Century Italian crystal waterfall chandelier. Having beautiful spiraling form and

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Crystal

Mid-Century Italian Waterfall Chandelier

H 37 in Dm 17 in

Mid Century Ribbed Pendant

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-4000 ribbed Mid-Century Modern chrome pendant. 4 internal lights

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1970s Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid Century Ribbed Pendant

H 14 in Dm 14 in

French Mid-Century Silver Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A French mid-century silver plated chandelier comprising six arms with a spherical central stem.

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1950s French Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

French Mid-Century Silver Chandelier

H 31.5 in Dm 33.08 in

Mid-Century Italian Brass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Italian fixture; newly rewired with for nine candelabra bulbs, each bulb can be up to

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, 1950s

H 37.41 in Dm 37.41 in

Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Mid Century Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier. Any amount of chain can be added for custom hanging

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 22 in

Italian Mid-Century Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century (1950s) brass chandelier with 6 lights on bottom facing up and 6 lights on top

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20th Century Italian Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Brass Chandelier

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1970s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass

Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

H 21.26 in Dm 18.9 in

Mid-Century Scandinavian Pendant

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mid-Century Scandinavian Pendant. Painted metal shades. Shades H-11". Existing wiring, rewiring

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal

Mid-Century Scandinavian Pendant

H 36 in Dm 18.5 in

Mid-Century Brass Lightolier Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Mid-Century Modern eight-arm chandelier, made in Germany. Featuring eight arms with

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Lightolier Chandelier

H 40 in W 36 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century Modern chandelier is perfect for today's contemporary styles and adds grace and charm

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier

H 41 in Dm 25 in

Mid-Century Hanging Pendant

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern cloth shade pendant with chain. Great vintage design with woven shade and pull

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Fabric

Mid-Century Hanging Pendant

H 28.25 in Dm 11.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Suspension

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Suspension

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Opaline Suspension

H 34.26 in Dm 10.24 in

Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot.

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1950s French Bohemian Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Paper, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot

H 26 in Dm 10.5 in

Italian Mid-Century Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century (1940's) clear glass 6 arm chandelier with beehive form shades and bottom bowl

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass

Italian Mid-Century Glass Chandelier

H 29 in Dm 35 in

Mid-Century Danish Mid Century Modern Burl Wood & Chrome Hanging Chandelier

Located in Wayne, NJ

Unusual mid-century Danish modern burl wood & chrome hanging chandelier. The height of the

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Mid Century Modern Burl Wood & Chrome Hanging Chandelier

H 37 in W 22.38 in D 22.38 in

Mid-Century Sciolari Style Chandelier

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern hanging chandelier in polished chrome with three glass globe shades. Attractive

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Sciolari Style Chandelier

H 18.5 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Hungarian Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

This stylish Mid-Century light piece is composed of a single tier of frosted glass cylinders

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Hungarian Chandelier

H 33 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern round chrome and crystal light fixture chandelier.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier

H 30 in Dm 19 in

Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

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1960s Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling light

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern ceiling light.

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1960s Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling light

H 5.91 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 in

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern hanging lamp with fluted paper shades around a wood frame. Single medium base

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Wood

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp

H 14 in Dm 8 in

French Midcentury Chandelier

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This French midcentury chandelier will surely brighten any room with its lovely chrome and candle

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal

French Midcentury Chandelier

H 40 in W 22 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, 12 Bulbs, Italy, 1950

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-century brass chandelier, 12 bulbs, Italy 1950. Classic style with mid-century approach.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, 12 Bulbs, Italy, 1950

H 43.31 in Dm 31.5 in

1970s Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp with 18 lights Sockets: It needs E26 base

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

1970s Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier

H 34 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Modern chandelier with cascading individual pendants with etched glass globes

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant Chandelier

H 42 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Style Atomic Satellite Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century modern style chrome pendant, with six bulbs grouped around a central support.

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20th Century Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Style Atomic Satellite Chandelier

H 24 in W 17 in D 17 in

Sensational Italian Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier

Located in Kingston, NY

An Italian Mid-Century Modernist chandelier having eight arms with multiple colored glass shades

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Aluminum, Chrome

Sensational Italian Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier

H 21 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century 5-Flamming Chandelier, 1950s

By Zukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Midcentury chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. Cleaned, polished, rewired 5x40W, E25-E27

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal

Mid-Century 5-Flamming Chandelier, 1950s

H 24.81 in Dm 25.2 in

French Mid Century Horizontal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French mid century horizontal chandelier. French Serpentine Horizontal Brass Chandelier in the

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

French Mid Century Horizontal Chandelier

H 24 in W 26 in D 5 in

Mid Century Italian Chandelier, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Mid century brass chandelier with 5 arms and white glass shades. Striking design and it emits a

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid Century Italian Chandelier, 1960s

H 26.78 in Dm 26.78 in

Mid Century Murano Tear drop Chandelier

Located in Alton, GB

Beautiful Mid century murano glass chandlier with elegant pink tear drops coming off a chrome base.

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20th Century Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Murano Tear drop Chandelier

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in

Large 195s Austrian Mid-Century Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

-century chandelier. Newly rewired.

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass, Enamel

Large 195s Austrian Mid-Century Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier

By Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Mazzega, Venini

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano chandelier. Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier

H 22.5 in Dm 26 in

Mid-Century Czech Light Fixture

Located in Chicago, IL

A fun Mid-Century light fixture from the Czech Republic with an opaque glass shade and brass down

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid-Century Czech Light Fixture

H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in

Venini Italian Mid-Century Curly Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Murano Curly Italian Venini Mid -Century Chandelier Light Fixture. Round frame holding 11 Curvy pcs

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1970s Italian Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Murano Glass

Venini Italian Mid-Century Curly Chandelier

H 20.5 in Dm 15 in

Mid Century Italian Brass Cascade Chandelier 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Mid Century Italian Brass Cascade Chandelier from the 1960s is a stunning piece, boasting 15

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid Century Italian Brass Cascade Chandelier 1960s

H 42 in Dm 43 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Cool Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier made in Italy having 4 lights around a 5th central socket

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier

H 31.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant chandelier.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier

H 38 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Esperia Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Esperia

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Esperia Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Esperia Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

H 46.07 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Midcentury Chandelier by Richard Essig

By Richard Essig

Located in Wien, AT

Midcentury chandelier by Richard Essig Original condition.

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

Midcentury Chandelier by Richard Essig

H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in

Czech Mid-Century Light Fixture

Located in Chicago, IL

A Czech republic Mid-Century pendant light fixture with an opaque glass shade with a raised design

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass

Czech Mid-Century Light Fixture

H 49 in W 14 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Glass Pendants Chandelier, by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Dallas, TX

this original Italian vintage chandelier. A famous Stilnovo design from the Mid Century, trendy and

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Brass

Mid-Century Glass Pendants Chandelier, by Stilnovo

H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in

Large Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Austin, TX

Large mid-century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot.

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1950s French Bohemian Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Rattan

Large Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot

H 25.3 in Dm 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s

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1950s Italian Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s

H 12.6 in Dm 40.95 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Suspension

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Suspension

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Suspension

H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in

Italian Stilnovo Chandelier Mid-century Design

By Stilnovo

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Minimal Mid-Century Italian chandelier, realized by some metals holding two glasses in white opal

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal, Brass

Italian Stilnovo Chandelier Mid-century Design

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Beirut, LB

Midcentury chandelier made of bronze structure with three branches holding enamelled glass cups

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Bronze

Midcentury Chandelier

H 35.44 in Dm 22.45 in

Mid-Century Three-Tier Lucite Chandelier

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-century three-tier lucite chandelier. Chandelier is missing one smaller lucite piece on bottom

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Lucite

Mid-Century Three-Tier Lucite Chandelier

H 28 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in

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 Midcentury Chandeliers

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron Chandelier Pendant

H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in

Mid-Century Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier with stylized glass flower elements on a brushed nickel frame

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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass

Mid-Century Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier

H 18.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Murano glass Mid-Century Chandelier, Italy

By AVMazzega

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The vintage

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

Murano glass Mid-Century Chandelier, Italy

H 55.12 in Dm 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Redding, CT

Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass chandelier. Atomic Sputnik style six arm light most likely by

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier

H 24 in Dm 24 in

Mid century chandelier by Oscar Torlasco, 1960s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Mid century cone shaped chandelier by Oscar Torlasco. The chandelier has a triangular brass and

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Opal, Brass

Mid century chandelier by Oscar Torlasco, 1960s

H 42.13 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Suspension, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Suspension, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Suspension, Italy, 1960s

H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Mid Century Aluminum Suspension, Italy 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid century aluminum suspension - Italy 1970s.

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1970s Italian Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

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Aluminum

Mid Century Aluminum Suspension, Italy 1970s

H 4.73 in Dm 16.93 in

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Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage midcentury chandeliers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage midcentury chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Vintage midcentury chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Industrial vintage midcentury chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Many vintage midcentury chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Vintage Murano Gallery, Carlo Nason and Emil Stejnar produced popular vintage midcentury chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers?

Vintage midcentury chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $244 and the highest can go for as much as $11,300.

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.

Questions About Vintage Midcentury Chandeliers

How can I spot a vintage chandelier?
1 Answer
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.

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