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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Doria Leuchten Germany
Rare Counterbalance chandelier by Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte c1954
Located in London, GB
Rare counter balance light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model 1953
As always exquisite design; and quality manufacture by the Fontana Arte company. Italy 1950s
All original p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Etched Fontana Arte Chandelier by Max Ingrand, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rare Fontana Arte chandelier by Max Ingrand with an irregularly shaped glass shade beautifully hand decorated with deep amorphic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1 of the 2 Cylindrical 3 Tier Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany. Manufactured around 1960.
Three rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture with brass details. Hea...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning Doria ceiling lights with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome
The frame is made of brass and aluminum parts, in gold and chrome colors.
High quality and in ver...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare "Dahlia" 24-Light Chandelier Designed By Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare beautiful 24-light Dahlia chandelier designed by Max Ingrand, made in Milan, 1954 by Fontana Arte.
light blue and light shades arranged vertically in curved glass and cut on br...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti “Padelle” Ceiling Light for Fontana Arte, 1933
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti “Padelle” ceiling light for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, Italy, 1933.
This suspension lamp, manufactured by Fontana Arte, features a transparent glass disc and a brass o...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
PANGEN - Suspension Lamp - Red by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lampshade is a fluid, minimal dome shape, its lacquer finish and modern colors ensuring surprising lighting. Available in suspension and ceiling mounted versions.
Suspension la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
Dimensions
Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm)
Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm)
One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Ou...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria
Located in München, DE
Fabulous ice glass chandelier from the 1960s.
The lamp with the 27 glasses is very noble and rare.
The structure in the glasses creates a spectacular play of light.
An absolute eye-c...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
This suspension lamp design was prominently displayed in the article on Mobilier et Decoration in 1959, featuring and endorsing the lighting designs of Max ingrand.
From a small seri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
Dimensions
Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm)
Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm)
One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Ou...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
AVICO - Large Suspension Lamp - White Polymer Shade by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Suspension lamp with diffused and dimmable light. Chromed metal frame. White polyethylene diffuser. Available separately a optional polycarbonate locking disc with telescopic stem an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier model '2097', crystal glass, brass, Italy, circa 1954
This magnificent chandelier by the esteemed French master glass worker and decorator ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
big glass ball Sputnik lamp, Doria, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Doria ceiling lamp with big glass ball
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Doria is an original and gives a plea...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
PINECONE - Medium Suspension Lamp - Gold Plated Metal by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pinecone is a suspension and table lamp. The diffuser is manufactured using the ancient caged blown glass technique: the glass maker blows the molten glass blob into a metal cage, wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
AMAX - XXL Suspension Lamp - White Polymer Shade by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Suspension lamp with diffused and dimmable light. Chromed metal frame. White polyethylene diffuser. Available separately a optional polycarbonate locking disc with telescopic stem an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1748 Glass Brass, 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1748, Italy, 1957.
Beautiful 22" ceiling fixture from very thick profiled glass, partially wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
PANGEN - Suspension Lamp - White by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lampshade is a fluid, minimal dome shape, its lacquer finish and modern colors ensuring surprising lighting. Available in suspension and ceiling mounted versions.
Suspension la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare, unique, important pendant lamp variant of mod. 1849 with three spheres, brass frame and satin-finish glass shade.
Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Sputnik Opal Glass Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Doria ceiling light with 4 opal glass pieces on a white frame.
High quality and in good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Small signs of age and use on th...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal
Large Sputnik Big Ball Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base.
Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet".
High ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
PINECONE - Medium Suspension Lamp - Chrome Plated Metal by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pinecone is a suspension and table lamp. The diffuser is manufactured using the ancient caged blown glass technique: the glass maker blows the molten glass blob into a metal cage, wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
AVICO - Small Suspension Lamp - White Polymer Shade by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Suspension lamp with diffused and dimmable light. Chromed metal frame. White polyethylene diffuser. Available separately a optional polycarbonate locking disc with telescopic stem an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
$78,000.00
The Dahlia chandelier, Model 1563, designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Max Ingrand Model 2211 pendant
Located in London, GB
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 221 pendant light
Dark grey glass encloses a white glass cylinder for diffused light.
The drop is currently at 100cm but can easily be adjusted....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Murano Glass by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier by Doria, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s with 13 Murano glasses.
Wonderful form and stunning ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 ‚of 2’ Cascading Doria 20" Murano Chandelier Ice Glass Tubes, Germany 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant, large four-tier chandelier with lots of textured Murano ice glass tubes hanging on a white enameled metal light frame with chromed suspension. Chandelier illuminates beautif...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Pair of Sisten Ceiling Lamps by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Sisten ceiling lamps designed by Gianni Celada and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s.
These Sisten ceiling lamps are part of the Sisten series; consisting of various...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960 Brass Chandelier With Five Large Clear Crackled Glass Vases By Doria
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brass chandelier manufactured in Germany by Doria in the 1960s.
The five large ( 15 cm / 5.91 inches height and 10 cm / 3,94 inches in ø ) vases in clear crackled glass gi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp by Doria
Located in München, DE
Very nice pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful.
The shape creates a warm and pleasant light.
An absolute design classic an...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Three-Tier Glass Tube Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires seven European E14 / 110 volt candelabr...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Max Ingrand Chandelier in Brass and Crystal for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Turin, Turin
Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Glass Chandelier Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Elevate your space with the exquisite charm of this ceiling light, known as Zero Quattro. Skillfully designed by Fontana Arte, a renowned Italian company founded in Milan in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this light features clear cut glass adorned with a delightful light pink decor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Chandelier Designed by Gino Paroldo for Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing an Exquisite 1960s Italian Chandelier: Gino Paroldo Design for Fontana Arte.
Illuminate your space with the timeless beauty of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Amber Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
Located in München, DE
Very nice amber lamp by Doria from the 1960s.
Very elegant Hollywood Regency design with a fantastically glamorous look.
The structure in the glass creates a spectacular light.
...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chrom-plated, with smoked glass plates. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 60Watts each. Manufactured in the 1960s in Italy by Fontana Arte.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Chandelier Model 2362 by Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Fontana Arte chandelier model 2362 designed by Max Ingrand in the 1960s. Its hexagonal form is composed of twelve frosted glass tiles with hand chiseled centers. Brass details a...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Chandelier, No. 2177 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Nickeled brass, faceted glass and colored glass. A rare, "Organo" chandelier with 5 cylinders of varying lengths, each housing a single E26 socket and capped with a faceted glass len...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp Lantern Glass Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Max Ingrand Fontana Arte pendant lamp Mod. 1995, Italy, 1960.
Dimensions 7.87" x 12.6" (cone shade only)
Original conic lantern with a dark finish, mounted with faceted ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Round Tubular Glass Flush Mount, Doria 1960s
Located in Bronx, NY
Doria glass chandelier, 1960, Metal frame with elongated square glass tubes a glass diffuser surrounded by a brass disc , all original with manufacturer sticker.
Six sockets.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Italian Midcentury Design Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1940
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant midcentury Italian designer lamp, designed by Pietro Chiesa and made by Fontana Arte in Italy, during the 1940s. The light has two facing curved glass panels. This ceiling la...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Petite Stunning Murano Glass Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury petite Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 10 glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. C...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Model 1748 by Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte ceiling light model 1748 designed by Max Ingrand in the 1950s. Features a beautiful thick glass shade with beveled e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Doria Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in white enameled metal plates, the pendant l...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Model No. 2073 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1964
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Embodying Max Ingrand's signature elegance, this ceiling light marries functionality and aesthetics. Crafted during his directorship at Fontana Arte, it showcases his skilled use of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
After Pietro Chiesa Mid-Century Italian Crystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Mid-Century chandelier in curved crystal and brass was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s.
Produced by Fontana Arte after Pietro Chiesa
Italian Art Deco designer Pietro Chiesa was born in Milan in 1892 into a family of artists from Ticino, Switzerland. After his studies at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, he completed an apprenticeship at the studio of furniture designer Giovan Battista Giannotti; after gathering enough confidence and experience, Chiesa opened his studio in 1921 under the name of Bottega di Pietro Chiesa.
Known above all for his work as a glassmaker, Chiesa presented his work for the first time in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. In 1932 his studio became part of Fontana Arte, the legendary Italian manufacturer of lighting and glass objects founded by Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana. Chiesa becomes the artistic director of the company and over the years has designed numerous models for Fontana Arte, including lamps, windows, tables and artistic furnishing objects. Among the most noteworthy pieces signed by the designer, we mention the Fontana table (1932), made of a single transparent molded glass beam, the Cartoccio vase (1932), and the Luminator lacquered brass floor lamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal
Pendant No.2362 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Polished, chiseled & satin glass tiles, sating glass, brass, painted metal. Hexagonal form, with hand-cut glass tiles with acid-etched face and chipped center. Fixture has 12 x E12, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Large Amber Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large amber lamp by Doria from the 1960s.
Very elegant Hollywood Regency design with a fantastically glamorous look.
The structure in the glass creates a spectac...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Doria Glass Tube Chandelier with Brass Surround, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant flush mount chandelier with organic glass tubes and a centre glass disc surrounded by a band of brass.
Takes six medium E27 base bulbs up to 60 watts each. Height listed is o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Large Doria Light Amber Globe Murano Style Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Heavy Doria Fürth crystal glass globe pendant light Germany 1970s
1 light E27
Measures: Diameter 14 inches height of the body 13 orig...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Elegant Pendant Light by Fontana Arte, 1960s.
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
An elegant pendant light by Fontana Arte, 1960s.
Beautiful thick transparent/green art glass set on a chrome base. It contains a single socket E27.
Very good vintage condition,.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Max Ingrand Dahlia Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Dahlia" chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Brass, colored glass, nickeled brass. 16-arm fixture of oxidized brass and nickeled metal. Each arm has an elongated blue gl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Domed Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large 35 inch diameter glass ceiling mounted chandelier # 1508 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte is very RARE and ALL original vintage. Wonderful patina to brass ring diffuser - l...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Pendant Lamp by Doria
Located in München, DE
Beautiful metal pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Extraordinarily high-quality workmanship with a fantastic charisma.
The holes highlighted in red create a warm and pleasant atmosphere....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 1933, Italy, 1961
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An iconic design pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Model 1933, Italy, 1961. Organically shaped double lens cut panels of thick profiled polished Murano glass with sandblasted ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Sandblasted Opal Glass Pendant by Max-Ingrand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern French, Italian pendant, chandelier made of hand blown sandblasted opal glass and brass, designed by Max-Ingrand and produced by FontanaArte in good condition. The ceiling lamp, light is hanging, supported by two polished brass arms, imitating a ventilator. The satin-finish ground glass diffusers, shades are open, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Fixture: 2" H
Maurice Max-Ingrand, better known as Max Ingrand was a French artist, designer and decorator born in 1908 in Bressuire, France and passed away in 1969 Paris. Ingrand studied in Paris at the French University École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. During this time, he was educated by the well-know French glass artists Jaques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. In 1937, he participated in designing the church windows of the Notre-Dame de Paris. During 1954 - 1967, Ingrand was the artistic director of the Italian design company FontanaArte.
FontanaArte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931 Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opal, Metal, Brass
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Brutalist Gold flake Glass German Pendant Light
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage brutalist pattern midcentury amber glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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.
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