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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Flos
Creator: Paavo Tynell
A Paavo Tynell Commissioned Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and magnificent custom made Paavo Tynell lamp commissioned for the work residence of Juuso Walden one of the previous CEO`s of Finnish giant wood company UPM.
Although this ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, 1930s Ceiling Light for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Early Paavo tynell glass pendant for Taito oy, 1930s.
Finnish modernist glass pendant light rarely seen for sale.
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of ‘Bilobo’ Pendant Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of two “Bilobo” Pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Pendant lamps, giving diffused light, fitted with metalized glass diffuser. Anodized aluminium support with a spring ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
Large chandelier mod. Nuvola in cocoon. The internal structure, ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell, brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Paavo Tynell brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy is a stunning addition to any interior design. With its iconic design and high-...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ready to be hardwired, with normal US 110v voltage. Houses 4 incandescent bulbs.
This is a large 18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. ...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling lamp model "9029", designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Stamped "TAITO 9029". Finland , Circa 1940th-1950th.
One glass shade slightly shorter then other, but not effected ...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant in Perforated Brass with Counter Weight for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paavo Tynell pendant in perforated brass with counter weight. Has adjustable height. Made by Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s. Marked from the manufactorer on top part.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, oversized chandelier circa 1940, Opal & brass.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive oversized chandelier design by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idamn. The drawing of the lamp is dated by 1949 and the production occured just after that. The lamp is compos...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Full Brass, Taito
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights.
This lamp is...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red
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
"Black and White" Pendant Lamp by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni For Flos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century lamp with opal glass bowl for diffused light. For concentrated light, a polished aluminum reflector is fitted to the base with a silver domed reflector bulb. "Black & Whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Black and White, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1965
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Suspension Black and White designed by the two Castiglioni brother, Achille and Pier Giacomo and edited in 1965 by Flos.
The reflector is in chromed aluminuim and has been re-polishe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1355 Made by Taito in the 40s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp made by Taito in the 40s. The lamp is made in Nikel plated brass with a wood strip shade which has been restored from the original one. This model is one of...
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15th Century and Earlier Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Grand Paavo Tynell Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is consid...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier Black and White by brother Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chandelier mod. Black and White with a rounded diffuser in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections, and a lower metal part equipped with another central and external E27 connec...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier Viscontea for Flos
Located in Turin, Turin
Achille Castiglioni (Milan, 1918 - 2002) was one of the most prominent architects, designers and academics on the Italian and international scene. The last of the three Castiglioni b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp In Brass And Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Provenance :- This beautiful ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell was designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in the city of Espoo at `N...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Model R3/1703 Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of model R3/1703 chandeliers by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1930s. Tinplated forged iron. Beautiful leaf and flower details. The chandeliers are sold as a set. Good vinta...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Tin
Pair of Large Size Paavo Tynell Pendant Lights by Taito Oy - 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
Pair of large size pendant lights by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they ser...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The lamp has an opaline glass cylinder diffuser with an elegant copper shade with twin dot perforations. The lamp is marked by I...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandelier in Brass and Beige Glass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/5', brass, glass, metal, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the field...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell "Trinity" Pendant Model 1959 in Brass, Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell designed a huge number of ceiling lamps and other light fixtures that gained enormous international fame especially in the USA. A lot of Tynell´s lamps were widely publ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Pendant Model 1994/7, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Here we have an example of Paavo tynell`s genious as a designer yet again. In this model ceiling lamp one can have as little as 3 hanging shades or as many as 12 shades. We have per...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, mod. 2097 Flos
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "2097" chandelier is an iconic lighting design created by the Italian designer Gino Sarfatti in 1958. It was produced by the Italian lighting manufacturer Flos. This timeless cha...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This model lamp we have seen once before in brass, but never in copper. Considering it`s age this lamp is in very good condition.
The shell like surface has also been used in a Paavo...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Brass Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large lighting pendant with counterweight designed by Paavo Tynell.
Perforated polished brass shade with frosted glass diffuser. Variation of model A1982, featured at Idman catalogue...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Fior Di Loto by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
The Fior di Loto pendant, passionately conceived by the visionary minds of Tobia and Afra Scarpa, emerges as a true masterpiece within the realm of lighting design. Born in the creat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 for Idman
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 three 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
castiglioni sciuko lamp for FLOS italia, 1960s
Located in Genova, IT
Iconic lamp produced in the 1960s by flos designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo castiglioni.
Blue lacquered metal body and thick molded glass.
Designed to be a versatile light sourc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Model "9029/5" ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB."
5 Edison s...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
Suspension lamp with direct adjustable light. The lamp is composed of a main body in gray painted sha...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Gino Sarfatti 30 Armed Chrome Chandelier Model 2097 Made by Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) chandelier model 2097 with 30 arms and bulbs designed in 1958.
It's made of metal with chrome and made by Flos in the 1980s.
This chandelier, with it...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
'Nictea' Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nictea pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos. A cloud like all polished nickel pendant featuring a bulbous top and bottom shade, sandwiched in-between a perforated brass ring. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by the Castiglioni brothers. Produced by Flos. It produces diffused light through the opal glass diffuser and concentrated light with a polished aluminu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Impressive 2m high Paavo Tynell ceiling lamps, Taito 1940s.
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of very impressive and distinct Paavo Tynell chandeliers commissioned and manufactured by Taito Oy for the exhibition hall on the 8th floor of the Arabia factory in Helsinki. We have been consigned to sell these lamps directly by the Arabia Art...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965, Taito
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with differ...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 1994/6, In Brass, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Here we have an example of Paavo Tynell`s genious as a designer yet again. In this model ceiling lamp one can have as little as 3 hanging shades or as many as 12 . I have personally...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large pendant "1602" by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp model "1602" with large green stained wood straw shade, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito /Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th.
Marked "Idman". Rewiring available upon req...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A ceiling lamp model "K2-20" by Paavo Tynell for Idman.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp model "K2-20", designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Unusual version with brass stem and wire decor.
Perforated polished brass and frosted g...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Copper Pendant, Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The place were we usually run into this model Tynell lamp is in the kitchen.
Please note this is in copper and not brass, the metal most used by Tynell. That adds a warm touch to i...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Chandelier 9029/5, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special variation of the iconic 9029 chandelier with five beautiful light shades and a lot of brass decorations giving the impression of a flower bouque. Sometimes called the brida...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nictea pendant light by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pendant light designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1961. Nickeled brass. Original vintage conditions with trace of age and use. Some slight scratches. Glass lens w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
Located in Berlin, DE
This very elegant pair of ceiling lamps are made of highest quality by famous Finish Paavo Tynell. The solid perforated brass pendant with etched glass downlight lives trough its sim...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Flos Splugen Brau Pendant by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1961
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic vintage Splugen Brau pendant lamp in aluminium designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Flos in the 1960s in Italy. This lovely p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Fior di loto, A Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Fior di loto »
A white lacquered brass pendant light made of two assembled parts.
The upper spheric...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Brass Counter Balance for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Houston, TX
Paavo Tynell
Counterbalance ceiling lamp, model k2-46
Taito OY
Finland, 1940s
perforated and enameled brass
40 h × 14 dia in
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9029/5 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/5 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 1968, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable lamp by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously unites the patinated brass with the rattan and fabric shade. The counterweight showcases Tynells genius by making the la...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flos Smithfield C LED 2700 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield C-ceiling-mounted lamp manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lamp is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, a truly iconic design. Paavo Tynell designed this model “9060” in 1950-52 for the secretariat...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandelier in Brass and Amber Glass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, metal, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the field...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bouroullec Modern Black Hardwired Small Aim Light Hanging Pendant, for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS AIM Small Hardwired Pendant Light in Black by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Like the others in the AIM family created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM-Small ceiling light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Anastassiades IC 2 Modern Black & Glass Ceiling & Wall Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 2 Ceiling and Wall Light in Black by Michael Anastassiades
Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Michael Anastassiades IC1 Modern Black Steel Glass Ceiling & Wall Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 1 Ceiling and Wall Light in Black by Michael Anastassiades
Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W lamp showcases designer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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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