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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Fog & Mørup
Metal, Glass and Brass Chandelier by Bent Karlby for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful small three-arm chandelier has a brass frame and 3 red lacquered metal shades with star shaped perforations. Small opaline glass shades diffuse the light. A very nice ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original 1960s "Kastor" Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
hanging light
Modell:
Kastor
Design:
Jo Hammborg
Producer:
Fog and Mørup
Origin:
Denmark
Age:
1960s
This metal han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2054 ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1956. Nickel-plated brass, curved, satin and ground crystal. Rewired for U.S. standards....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Max Ingrand Pendant
Located in New York, NY
#2211 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. 4 x colored glass panels, frosted glass tube-shade, brass mounts. 1 x large Edison socket. Removable ceiling plate has been made to cov...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Claus Bonderup, Sizable Pendant Light, Brass, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1967
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable pendant light designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1967.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original 1960s Hanging Light "Corona" Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pendant light by Jo Hammerborg,
1963.
Producer Fog and Mørup, Denmark.
This metal hanging light was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in 1963. This light was produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Fontana Arte 0024 Suspension Lamp in Glass and Brass, Designed in 1932
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the 0024 suspension lamp was designed in 1932 and made from transparent tempered glass discs, tubular sandblasted glass diffuser and a chrome-plated brass frame with canopy and all frame trim in chromed.
The lamp features a series of horizontal discs in clear tempered glass for a true light...
Category
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte "Pinecone" Blown Glass Pendant Lamp Designed by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Pinecone" is a pendant lamp, designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a lampshade in transparent or frosted white blown glass and a metal cage with nicke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Corona Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish corona pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup 1960s
Cone of solid satin aluminum, filament screened by girdle of iron, outside black lacquered, inside light cyclame...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Lyfa Copper Pendant
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Copper pendant bell form fitted with one E27 socket. Made by Lyfa in Denmark in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1960's Brass & Murano Glass Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Very elegant 1960's pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Model 1933, from the Micro series.
The iconic double lens cut panels of thick (2cm) profiled polished Murano glass with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Original 1960s Golden Line 24-Karat Milieu by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Hanging light
Model:
Milieu, special edition: Golden Line 24-karat gold coated
Design:
Jo Hammerborg
Producer:
Fog and Mørup
Origin:
...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Candelabra Holder for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass candelabra holder for Fontana Arte.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Pendant Designed by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting
- Rare type.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
2 Italian Mid-Century Brass & Opaline Glass Pendants, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern solid brass and mold blown white opaline glass pendants, chandeliers or lanterns by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The pieces are masterpieces of des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Pendant, Model Hercules, by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceiling pendant, model Hercules, by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup from the 1960s. It is a retro pendant lamp that reflects beautiful Scandinavian design in top class. The lamp is the perfect decor lamp...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Vintage Zone Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
hanging light
Design:
Jo Hammerborg
Producer:
Fog and Mørup
Origin:
Denmark
Age:
1960s
This pendant light was designed by Jo Ham...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fog & Mørup Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six Opaline glass globes fitted with E14 bulbs.
Made by Fog and Mørup in the 1950s in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Pendant w/ Beveled Glass by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pendant with two large curved faceted beveled glasses, mounted on chrome frame by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte/ Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Brass Glass, 1940, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte ceiling light brass glass, 1940, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Jo Hammerborg Saturn Lamp Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Jo Hammerborg Saturn Hanging Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s. This pendant has two concentric cylindrical copper bands, held together by a ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Copper Kastor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Jo Hammerborg designed the 'Kastor' pendant for Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup.
The 'Kastor' series consisted of three different models: a pendant, a wall lamp and a floor lamp, ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1 of 2 Fog and Mørup Pendant Light Model Ultra Design Jo Hammerborg Danish
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Ultra pendant
Made in Denmark
Producer: Fog and Mørup, Denmark
Design: Jo Hammerborg, 1963
Decade: 1960s.
Rare 1960s Jo Hammerborg ultra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Attr to Pietro Chiesa Fontana Art Deco Gilt Chandelier c1950
Located in Coimbra, PT
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier from the 1950s is attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. This original Elongated large it is flanked by two etched glass on each side. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
David Chipper field Fontana Arte Metal Single Version Chandelier, Designed 2004
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular chandelier Suspension lamp designed by David Chipper field in 2004 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, 2017, is inspired by those at the court of King Arthur. The Chan...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1940's Large Satin Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Art
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This elegant, surprisingly large pendant light consisting of a brass frame and one unique large glass reflector. In the center 6 electrical E14 polychromed metal sockets and a brass stem.
Please note, we have multiple ‘saucer’- lighting in stock.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Crystal Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier, ceiling light made of hand crafted brass and partially etched, hand blown smoked crystal glass, designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by FontanaArte, in good condition. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1930 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Pietro Chiesa was an Italian designer born in 1892, in Milan, Italy and passed away in 1948, Paris, France. Chiesa finished his apprenticeship in the studio of the furniture designer, interior decorator Giovan Battista Gianotti in Milan. Chiesa comes from an artistic family, he opened his own glass making studio, Botega di Pietro Chiesa in 1921 Milan. Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material.
Fontana Arte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931 Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare and important chandelier with lacquered brass structure including six flower shaped socket holders and intricate floral motif decorations, large b...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Metal Crome Glass, 1960, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte ceiling light metal crome glass, 1960, Italy.
Category
1960s Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 "Club" Hanging Light Copper Jo Hammerborg Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Hanging light set of 2.
Producer:
Fog and Morup, 1960s.
Design:
Jo Hammerbor, 1963.
Model:
Club
Origin:
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Matti Klenell Fontana Arte Bianca Suspension Lamp in Blown Glass, Designed 2015
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Matti Klenell in 2015 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Bianca suspension lamp is a family of lamps with diffuser in blown glass, comprising pendant, floor, wall/ceiling and table versions, the latter with or without base. Its beautifully balanced shape is enriched and made unique by
an orderly series of delicate, light grooves that, on the white volume of the glass, look like tiny prints...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Fontana Arte Acid-Etched Glass , Glass, Brass , Painted Aluminum, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte Acid-etched glass, glass, brass painted aluminum, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier #2128 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Fantastic 3 light fixture featuring thick slabs of aqua-marine glass, with frosted glass cyli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Lacquered Pendant Lamp 'Zone' by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark
Located in Hellouw, NL
This pendant light was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Denmark in 1969. The shade is made of solid metal and has its original white/light grey lacquer tone. The lamp i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Gio Ponti for Fontana Art Glass Gilt Brass 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
This original brass chandelier from the 1950s is attributed to Gio Ponti (1891-1979) and Emilio Lancia (1890-1973). Made of solid polished brass, white lacquered aluminum and 8 bevel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Jo Hammerborg Orange Glass Teak Pisa Pendant for Fog & Mørup, 1963
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern orange / warm yellow glass pendant by acclaimed designer Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup with Danish Holmegaard glass....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Teak, Opaline Glass
Fog & Morup 12-Arm Brass, Tulip Glass Chandelier
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern chandelier featuring a satin brass armiture supporting 12 stylized white opaline glass "tulip" globes. Brass is in mint restored...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Beveled Glass and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian beveled thick glass and chrome pendant light fixture by Fontana Arte from the 1970s.
The fixture has eight thick beveled glass panels, two on each side, ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Fontana Arte Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fontana Arte chandelier with glass and patinated copper, circa 1960
Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting
- Rare type.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large “Semi Pendant” Chandelier by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 Midcentury Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Large “Semi Pendant” ceiling lamp by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 midcentury chandelier in white lacquered bent metal. Design by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup in early Space Age styl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
"0024XXL" Pendant Lamp in Glass and Brass Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"0024XXL" is an extra large sized pendant lamp, with triple the diameter of the classic lamp originally designed by Gio' Ponti in 1932, manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a chrome plated brass frame and transparent tempered glass discs. The 11.8" diameter central tubular sandblasted glass diffuser holds four G5 54W fluorescent light sources with DALI digital electronic power supply. The four suspension cables are housed in the canopy cover and the required length should be indicated at time of ordering.
DIMENSIONS: Ø 55.7", H. 54.5"
The lamp is levelled once mounted, using special tensioners fitted to the suspension cables. A version with methacrylate discs and/or emergency lighting is available upon request. In this case, two beams of light ensure about one hour of autonomy without power supply. Ceiling strength should be verified in advance, due to the weight of the lamp (about 661 Lbs for glass disc version and about 440 Lbs for the methacrylate disc version).
GIO' PONTI, right from the start, was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design as an eclectic character. He graduated from Milan Polytechnic in 1920 and was art director for Richard Ginori from 1923-1930. In 1926, with editor Gianni Mazzocchi, he founded the magazine Domus, staying on as editor until his death. He was invited to take over the art direction of Luigi Fontana in 1931 and in 1932 he founded FontanaArte with Pietro Chiesa.
He was one of the promoters of the Compasso d’Oro Award and a founder member of the ADI (Italian association for industrial design), as well as curating programmes for the Milan Triennale on many events and teaching at Milan Polytechnic.
He designed numerous famous public and private buildings, including the houses in Via De Togni, the tower-house in Corso Venezia, offices for
RAI and Ferrania, the Littoria tower in Parco Sempione, the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, Taranto Cathedral, Villa Planchart in Caracas and Denver
Museum of Modern Art. In the field of design he created timeless furniture, lighting and objects for FontanaArte, as well as the Superleggera chair
and furniture for Cassina, Christofle cutlery and Richard Ginori china.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Setareh Pendant Lamp with Glass Diffuser by Francesco Librizzi for Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a large pendant lamp with glass diffuser, designed by Francesco Librizzi and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a structure in gold or chromed metal and a sphere in white satin blown glass. This suspended version comes with a white or black glass lampshade Ø 33.5". In the table version the base is in gray or red mineral...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Chrome, Metal
"Setareh" Pendant Lamp with Three Glass Balls by Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a large pendant lamp with three glass balls, designed by Francesco Librizzi and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a structure in gold or chromed metal and three sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Danish Solid Copper Pendant Lamp from Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid copper pendant light with vertical perforations and a white reflective inner shade. The copper has developed a patina over the span of time. It provides a warm light. It’s by F...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Charles Williams "Amax" Pendant for Fontana Arte, Metal and Polyethylene, 2005
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large AMAX pendant lamp designed in 2003 by Charles Williams and manufactured by Fontana Arte in 2005
The pendant is in very good used condition, the acrylic frame has minimal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Jo Hammerborg Attributed for Fog & Mørup Large Chandelier Denmark Lamp, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Danish 20" diameter copper and crystal glass chandelier, circa 1960
Jo Hammerborg attributed for Fog & Mørup large chandelier Denmark lamp, 1960. Made from copper and crystal...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Pair of Midcentury Pendants Model Cocktail by Henning Rehhof, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lights with red and white detachable aluminium panels, many possible ways of assembly and lighting effects. Designed by Henning Rehhof for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Ceiling Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare pair of midcentury ceiling lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark, model "Nordlys".
The lamps consist of a teak base with six brass arms, holding the frosted opaline gl...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jo Hammerborg "Juno" Copper Pendant Light for Fog & Morup, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pendant light or chandelier "Juno" by midcentury designer Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog and Morup in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Beautiful pendant light designed by one of the most recog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Fontana Arte "Setareh" Large Pendant Lamp Designed by Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a large pendant lamp, designed by Francesco Librizzi and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a structure in gold or chromed metal and a sphere in white satin blown glass. This suspended version comes bare with no lampshade or diffuser. In the table version the base is in gray or red mineral...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Chrome, Metal
Danish Midcentury Tulip Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Fog & Mørup, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
1950s tulip chandelier in brass and white glass designed and made by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Lampara Suspension Lamp in Natural Aluminum, Designed 1965
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the archives of Fontana Arte, the Lampara Suspension Lamp in natural
aluminium with white painted interior was designed in 1965. It is reminiscent of Industrial architecture, a...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Glass Pendant by Gino Paroldo For Fontana Arte
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Glass pendant by Gino Paroldo for Fontana Arte €800.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Pair of Pendants, Aluminium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jo Hammerborg pair of pendants in aluminium, black laquered top.
Made by Fog & Mørup, model Orient.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Curved Etched Glass Wood Brass, 1940, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte ceiling light curved etched glass wood brass, 1940, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 "Trompet" Hanging Light Copper Jo Hammerborg Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Hanging light set of 2.
Producer:
Fog and Morup, 1960s.
Design:
Jo Hammerbor, 1963.
Model:
Trompet
Origi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pietro Chiesa Fontana Art Glass Gilt Brass 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier from the 1950s is attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. This original Elongated large it is flanked by two etched glass on each side. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century 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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