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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Flos
Creator: Paavo Tynell
Pair of Teli 347 pendants by Achille e Piergacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of Teli 374 lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos.
Original metal structure and rafano fabric.
Perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1970
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Gino Sarfatti "2097"/18 Chrome Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Antwerp, BE
The chrome chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti for Flos 1980s. This design contains 18 bulbs and has a chrome base and bakelite holders. The chandelier contains in good original con...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Two Colored Glass and Metal Pendant, Paavo Tynell, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two colored glass and chromed metal pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, 1930/1940s. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic Scandinavi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
Huge 9 light Chandelier in perfect original condition.
Photos don´t do justice to this magnificent light , wi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Black Leather Belt Ceiling Light for Flos, Italy, 2021
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile modern ceiling light withe a led light frame rendered in extruded aluminum hanging from black leather strapping by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos, Italy 2021
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Celestia ceiling lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1981
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Celestia ceiling light designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1981. Manufactured in Italy by Flos. Linen fabric diffuser, powder-coated pressed aluminum body. Steel diffuser pos...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 In White
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
FLOS 2097/18 Suspension Lamp in Steel and Brass, by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional mid-century chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pendant Model 9030, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940s/1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant model 9030 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. From the 1940s/1950s. Brass frame with glass and rattan lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with ag...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
The Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s is an extraordinary piece of design where minimalist elegance and innovative design harmoniously converge
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal and resin pendant lamp. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Splugen Brau pendant light, Flos, Italy 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of aluminum pendant lamps, design by Fratelli Castiglioni, model Splügen Bräu, produced by Flos, 1960s
The pendant lamp designed by the Castiglioni brothers in the early 1960s ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1965
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pendant lamp called "black and white 83" of the Italian mid-century with opal white glass bowl and aluminum diffusor.
Made in Italy, designed in 1965 by Achille and Pier G...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
'Ariette' Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos Anni 90s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling/wall lamp with synthetic fabric diffuser. Good conditions.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Italian modern Black and White chandelier by Castiglioni brothers, Flos 1965
Located in MIlano, IT
Black and White model chandelier, with rounded diffuser, in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections. The lower part is made of metal and is equipped with another central and ex...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier Flos, Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the early 1970s. Perfect vintage condition.
In the realm of mid-century modern design, ...
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1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Flos Pendant lamp mod. Fior di Loto
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
Tobia Scarpa is an Italian designer and architect. He is known for his furniture design that melds cutting-edge technology, ergonomic function, and cultural history.
After graduating...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 9015. Finland , circa 1940th.
Marked ” OY TAITO AB 9015 ”. Measures : Diameter 23" ; Height 33".
Rewiring available upon r...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier, model 1409/3, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.29” H x 3.86” Diameter
Socket takes ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Chandelier
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Model No. 9029/3 "Concerto" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Brass, colored glass, brass mesh. 3-arm ceiling light with brass-mesh leaves & blown glass shades. From the 'Conc...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern green ceiling lamp Relemme Castiglioni for Flos 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green ceiling lamp Relemme Castiglioni for Flos 1960s
Chandelier mod. Relemme with round base lampshade. It features an "up and down" system that makes it ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in red. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with white interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
FLOS Parentesi Pendant Light in Red by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bouroullec Modern Black Hanging Pendant Small Aim Three Light & Canopy for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim Small Black Three-Lamp Light Set w/ Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS OK Pendant Light in Black by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK Light plays with expectations to provide functional light that is surprising and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS Splugen Brau Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invoking the busy, bustling energy of a beehive, the Splügen Braü—a creation by the famed Castiglioni brothers—feels both charming and decidedly powerful....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS Taraxacum 88 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Based on the original Taraxacum created in 1960, the Taraxacum 88 reflects the iconic design’s 1988 update and includes a mixture of deep incandescent lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powder coated internal steel structure is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Ceiling lamp Mod.1965-Paavo Tynell-Mid 20th Century
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fondly dubbed as “the man who illuminated Finland”, Paavo Tynell is considered a pioneer in the field of lighting design. Founder of the Oy Taito Ab company, he created lamps with an...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp model no A1998, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable lamp by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously combines many elements such as brass, wooden slats, plastic defuser, painted metal and the wirings.
The lamp has all or...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling lamp-Paavo Tynell-Mid 20th Century
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fondly dubbed as “the man who illuminated Finland”, Paavo Tynell is considered a pioneer in the field of lighting design. Founder of the Oy Taito Ab company, he created lamps with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 In Black
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Brass 1970s Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden Metal, brass and optical glass Nictea pendant by afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition: normal and pleasant oxidation patina as showed in pictures. All parts incl...
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1660s Italian Space Age Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 2 Cylinders and Bowl by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Noctambule LED dimmable pendant light with bowl shade, created by renowned designer Konstantin Grcic for Flos, is an innovative lighting system that comes in an array of artful desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in black. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
FLOS Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results.
The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel.
Inspiration behind the design:
“The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelier, 1950s
USA, 20th century
An exceptional design, this Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelier...
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20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model 9029/6 Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Watford, GB
Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Pendant lamp / Chandelier, model 9029/6
A spectacular and very rare Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model 9029/6 chandelier from the “Concerto” series (c. 1948). T...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
"Flor Di Loto" Suspension Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flor Di Loto (Lotus Flower) suspension light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Manufactured in Italy, in 1961. Stacked nickel substrates with perforations around interior rim. Origina...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
'Teli' Pendant light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in TOURS, FR
'Teli' Pendant light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Paavo Tynell, 1950's opaline glass pendant with wooden slat shade, Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 1950's opaline glass pendant by the iconic Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy. The pendant features a wooden slat shade that adds a to...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Hanging lamp designed in the 60s by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Model: Viscontea. Maximum height with cable: 80 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Lamps for Taito, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Ty...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Original White Color.
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Model: Taraxacum Maximum height with cable: 80 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Hanging lamp designed in the 60s by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Model: Viscontea. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1st edition "Viscontea" pendant by Achille & Piero Castiglioni for Flos 1960
Located in Renens, CH
Rare 1st edition Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos around 1960.
The first edition features a central brass rod that connects to the bulb socket ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell “R4/1704” Wrought Iron Chandelier for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
From the ’30s and throughout the ’50s, Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) was considered Finland’s premier lighting designer, called on to illuminate public spaces across the country. In Helsi...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
A Pair of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 in Original White
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pendant Model K1-9/5, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Mid 20th Century
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant model K1-9/5, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman Oy, Mid 20th Century. Opaline glass and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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