Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
French Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Classic Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier from the 50s
4 round, white patterned structural Glasses emits a beautiful Light.
They rest on a fine Lamp Frame with typical Ap...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Kalmar Onion Shaped Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern beautiful, onion shaped ‘Tulipan’ chandelier designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950’s. Made in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features a metal frame ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
This listing is for the US wired UL com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier, 111 Multi-Color Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 111 Murano crystal multicolored prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensions: 71.70 inches height (1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Opaline Glass
Leather Pendant Light, Emerald Green, Capa II, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Church Cone Light in Brass, Germany 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
These simple and timeless lights come from a church that was built in the 1950s. The lamps hung on a small cable and gave off a beautiful golden light. The lamps have been carefully ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Clear Glass Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant.
2 meter black wire.
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24".
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Inspired Mid-Century Woven Rattan Basket Pendant Light
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pendant lamp crafted in the manner of the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell with expertly hand-woven rattan. It still has its original European black plastic canopy ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Spectacular Murano clear Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent solid glass spheres. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points.
Weight of chandelier about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria
Located in München, DE
Fabulous ice glass chandelier from the 1960s.
The lamp with the 28 glass pendants is very elegant and impresses with its wonderful design.
The structure in the glasses creates a sp...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Rare "Trilobo" Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare "Trilobo" five - tiered Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini.
This heavy height- quality fixture is made of 90 triedri cognac coloured and clear round thick Murano glas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 turquoise polyhedra
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 Turquoise Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40.70 inches (105 cm) ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
A pair of Seguso Murano glass and chrome pendant lights, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of heavy and thick Seguso Murano unusual oval shaped glass pendant lights with chrome fittings, by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milano
only 1 pair available. price is for the p...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Mario Bellini Pendant Lamps (3) Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant lamps (3x) Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976
We have 3 lamps available, priced and sold per piece.
Mario Bellini Area 50 penda...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin, Plastic, Parchment Paper
Mid- Century glass and chrome chandelier by Sciolari. Italy 1960s
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Oxidation and dots on the metal parts. Produced in Italy during the late 60s by Sciolari. Full working with EU standard, adaptable o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 48 Pink Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful color, object...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Space Age pendant light was designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made o...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Holm Sørensen & Co pendent chandelier lamp model 6395.
Known as the onion this classic piece of brutalist...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper lampshade to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain oriental inspired links.
It has a nice design combining Midcentury and oriental accents.
This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment.
Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 36 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 36 cm diameter x 25 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wire
1 of 10 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charism...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large beige Murano glasses Sputnik chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Dallas, TX
Large half Sputnik glass chandelier, Stilnovo style Italy 1990s.
The Mid Century Modern chandelier is made of brass mounts and twelve Murano glass globes.
Each globe is nesting a lig...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Elegant Three-Arm Brass and White Glass Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features three arms and is made in brass and glass.
This chandelier may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excelle...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Folding Pendant Lamp by Gunner Jensen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s after a design by Gunner Jensen. Here still brand new in the original packaging.
The design is based on the transformation of a two -d...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
Palwa Chandelier, Nickel Cut Crystal Glass, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful chandelier by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
It is made of a nickel-plated brass frame decorated with chains of cut crystal glas...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Erik Hoglund Wrought Iron and Glass Hanging Candelabra Chandelier for Boda 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Troy, MI
Hanging candelabra by Erik Hoglund for Boda Sweden circa 1960s
Six arm wrought iron fixture featuring a cobalt blue blown glass center with clear adornments and hanging medallions
T...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
German Mid-Century Cocoon Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning German Cocoon chandelier. This chandelier was made during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
The original H...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Arlus Mad Men Chandelier, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury "Mad Men" Chandelier by Arlus, Paris, France, 1950s. This stunning chandelier by Arlus is a quintessential piece of midcentury French design, with its striking comb...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Swedish Striped Glass Pendants, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of Swedish glass and nickel pendants from the 1940-1950s. The conical glass diffusers are frosted on the outside with clear pinstripes. Good original condition with some pa...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1960s. These beautiful and rare pendants look really like a big pearl hanging from...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Onyx, Brass
Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant.
Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, ene...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Bubble Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 10 special lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Miraculoso Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional chandelier designed in 1964 by the company Bakalowits & Söhne, brass frame chromed with stylized crystal floral adornments, fitted with 18 E14 sockets. The chandelier ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Hood Pendant in Walnut by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette.
The Hood Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Walnut
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants Lights / Hanging Lamps in White Patina, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
White Painted Rattan Bell Pendants / Lanterns, Pair
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Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spai...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintag...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Midcentury French Riviera Hand-Crafted Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is shipped safely unscrewed.
5x E27 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Our lamps are tested, cleaned and suitable for use in the USA.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, good size and mint condition pair of Venetian, black art glass pendant lights.
If you are looking for a rare and truly stylish pair of Murano art glass fixtures to grace your home then these handmade chandeliers could be perfect. With lighting as one of our specialities we were over the moon to finally find a pair of this rarity and beauty and that we were given the opportunity to purchase them. Over the years we have sold several unique Venetian pendants, but finding an original Barovier and Toso pair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
Six glass bells in opaline glass, brass, enameled metal.
Takes 6 candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Price is for 1 chande...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mid-Century rare early Model 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this rare early model 2042/3 designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced in Italy during the 60s by Arteluce. Full working with EU sta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Murano Pendant Lights, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Midcentury pendant lights with controlled bubble glass in the in the more unusual cylindrical shape produced by Artluce, Murano in collaboration with Venini, Murano 1961
Re wired f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier 41 Pink Glass Petals Drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (Pink crystal, smooth outside, with powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare huge Cocoon lamp by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos made in Italy in the 1960s.
In the 1960s, the Italian company FLOS was one of the leading manufacturers of modern luminai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
Iconic Vintage PH5 Chandelier for L. Poulsen of DK in White with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark in white and decorated with art work.
The art work is acrylic paint.
Each lamp is unique.
Poul Hennings...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Set of Three Cocoon Pendant Lamps, Achille & Pier Giancome Castiglioni '60
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Cocoon pendant lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giancome Castiglioni 1960s. Very nice subtile resin pendant lamp. White powder coated metal s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan or wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm shaped bamboo lampshade structure with woven wicker panels. It hangs from a chain with round rattan links ended by a rattan canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in a bedroom or bathroom to add a fresh midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment.
Newly wired.
Measurements: 52,5 cm W x 52,5 cm D x 68 cm H ( overall height including the lampshade, the chain and the canopy )
The lampshade excluding the chain is 27 cm H.
More rattan pendant lights and other lighting items are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
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