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Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

American

Collectors know Koch & Lowy for its eye-catching sold brass five-arm chandeliers, sleek chrome swing-arm floor lamps and clever table lamps with marble bases. With a wide range of sculptural mid-century modern and 1970s-era fixtures created by the likes of George Nelson, Karl Springer, Piotr Sierakowski and others, the American lighting manufacturer elevated the design of furniture and home decor from the postwar era onward.

Ernest Lowy founded Koch & Lowy in New York in 1946, initially running the firm with his son, Thomas. Over the years, collaborations with notable designers such as American artist Neal Small — known as the “Prince of Plastic” for his innovative use of Plexiglas and Lucite — yielded iconic pieces such as Koch & Lowy’s biomorphic, clear-glass pendant lights and wall sconces for German manufacturer Peill and Putzler as well as the rare Half Nelson table lamp. 

Created by George Nelson — an architect, journalist and designer who brought a slew of legendary designers to Herman Miller while he was director of design at the company — the Half Nelson table lamp, with its striking form and shade of spun aluminum, was originally designed in 1950 as part of an architectural project of Nelson’s on Long Island. Koch & Lowy put it into production in the late 1970s. 

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Koch & Lowy floor lamps gained wide acclaim. Neal Small’s architectural aluminum periscope Skyscraper floor lamp and their Pharmacy tent floor lamp, which Thomas Lowy admitted he copied unwittingly from Omaha architect Cedric Hartman, were particularly popular.

“I’d bought a tent [lamp] in Italy, but it had been made so badly that I decided to make a better one,” Lowy explained to the New York Times in 1976. “I didn’t know that the Italian one wasn’t original. I didn’t know it was a copy of Hartman’s design.”

Nevertheless, Koch & Lowy enjoyed success designing and producing innovative lighting fixtures and other furniture such as the brutalist Mirage coffee table, created by Polish designer and head of Koch & Lowy’s design department, Piotr Sierakowski.

While Thomas Lowy sold the company in the 1990s, the brand’s impact on modernist lighting design endures.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Koch & Lowy lighting and tables.

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1 of 10 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 7 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1. of 3 Glass Ceiling Lamp "Wave" by Koch and Lowy for Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren, 1970s. 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is rewired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1 of 3 Large Opal Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic opal glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of 6 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of 2 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special glass pendant with beautiful colors designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). Light bulbs are not ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass

1 of 4 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). Li...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass

Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses. Wonderful wave form an...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 7 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

1 of 8 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

1 of 12 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light Designed by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1 of 10 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

1 of 5 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses. Wonderful wave form an...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 5 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

One of Five Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

1 of 4 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). Drop...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass

Koch & Lowy Chrome and Blown Glass Triple Pendant Fixture
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Chicago, IL
Triple blown glass globe pendant light by Koch and Lowy. 10" diameter glass globes are held in place with chrome fitters and sockets. The clear glass globes have a crimped and ripple...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

One of four Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses. Wonderful wave form an...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
A special set of round biomorphic smoked glass light fixtures designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. These Peill & Putzler vintage wall li...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1 of the 6 Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
A special set of round biomorphic smoked glass light fixtures designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. These Peill & Putzler vintage light f...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Transparent Glass Pendant Lamp by Koch & Lowy for Peill and Putzler, 1960
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A round pendant lamp by Koch & Lowy for Peill and Putzler made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its beautiful transparent glass. The lamp has a Space Age design. The ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Clea...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1 of 3 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light designed by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
A special set of round biomorphic smoked glass light fixtures designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. These Peill & Putzler vintage wall li...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

60s 70s ceiling lamp hanging lamp Peill & Putzler "Wave" Koch & Lowy Design
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp hanging lamp Peill & Putzler "Wave" Koch & Lowy Design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
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1970s German Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

One of Two Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Clea...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1 of the 2 Opaline Large Glass Lamp "Water Lily" by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putz
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two Large Pedant Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren 1960s. Peill & Putzler's "Water Rose" (or "Artichoke") received the "iF Product Desig...
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Early 1600s German Post-Modern Antique Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

One of Six Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Peill & Putzler Futura "THREE" Pendant WAVES Lamp for Koch & Lowy
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Chicago, IL
Peill & Putzler Futura "THREE" Pendant WAVES Lamp for Koch & Lowy. This is the advertised Futura lamp included in photos. It is a triple pendant lamp w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

Scarce 'C-6044' Ceiling Lights by Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Very rare, high-tech design adjustable length flush mount ceiling lights by Koch & Lowy, featuring two triangular glass shades with graduated layers of opacity, suspended from a stru...
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1990s American Post-Modern Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

60s 70s ceiling lamp hanging lamp Peill & Putzler "Wave" Koch & Lowy Design
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp hanging lamp Peill & Putzler "Wave" Koch & Lowy Design Object: hanging lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
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1970s German Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Milk Glass Koch and Lowy Pendant
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant biomorphic pendant light by Koch and Lowy. Opaque, hand blown glass with nickel hardware. Newly rewired. Two available. Priced individually. Larger size also available.
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1950s German Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Nickel

1 of 2 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special glass pendant light designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). Light bulbs are not included. It is ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass

Large Koch and Lowy Milk Glass Pendant
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic biomorphic pendant light by Koch and Lowy. Opal colored handblown glass with nickel hardware. Large-scale pendant. Newly rewired. Two 10" opal pendants also available.
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Mid-20th Century German Koch & Lowy Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Koch & Lowy chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Koch & Lowy chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Koch & Lowy chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Koch & Lowy were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Cosack Leuchten, Limburg, and Hillebrand. Prices for Koch & Lowy chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $555 and can go as high as $6,123, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,687.

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