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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Stilnovo
Pair of Large 1950s Stilnovo 4-Cone Model #1174 Chandeliers
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large 1950s Stilnovo 4-cone model #1174 chandeliers. A quintessentially iconic 1950s Italian design comprised of 4 large matte "Triplex Opal' frosted glass cones mounted on a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
White Lampros Pendant by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Lampros pendant designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and produced by Stilnovo in the 1970s.
This disc-shaped model consists of a white aluminium shade and three chromed metal ref...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Rare Stilnovo chandelier.
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Stilnovo chandelier c1950
Great quality 7 light chandelier. Can hang close to ceiling as flush mount or on a chain.
Brass, white glass and pain...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round Mid-century Italian Stilnovo Chandelier Brass and White Murano Glass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Mid-century Italian Stilnovo Chandelier Brass and White Murano Glass 1950
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
Italian Brown Metal, Copper & Glass Pendant Lamp from Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A rare and elegant pendant lamp produced by Stilnovo in the 1960s.The main body of the lamp consists of 3 elements: 2 in brown and copper painted metal and a white sandblasted glass ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Original Stilnovo Seven-Arm Sconce/Ceiling Brass Lamp.Model 1036.Italy.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
An original ceiling/sconce light.Edited in the 50s by Stilnovo.Seven enameled metal arms radiating from a central brass canopy..Seven brass shades.Arcitectaral Stilnovo design showin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo counter balance pendant lamp Italy 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare counterbalance pulley pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955. This pendant lamp has the ability to easily change height and can serve more purposes on 1 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Rare suspension metal brass and glass, Italian Design 1960 circa
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
This suspension lamp created by Stilnovo is a rare model that is very decorative and impactful, with a captivating disc shape and capable of having an aesthetic value to highlight th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Big Stilnovo Ufo Pedant
Located in Munich, DE
Very nice and modern pedant by Stilnovo. The ufo lamp in glass is quite common, but we never saw this beauty with green acrylic shade. Does add a very fresh effect.
The lamp can be...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
“Dahlia” Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Polished & nickeled brass, curved glass. 16 arms, each ending with a candelabra socket. Green glass petals on each arm. Second matching one available.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Opaline Glass and Chrome-Plated Brass Pendant by Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
It is in opaline glass, chrome plated brass and black varnished aluminum.
This pendant is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-century multicolor opaline murano glass pendant lamp by Stilnovo Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into a world of timeless sophistication with our mid-century Italian design hanging lamp by Stilnova. Immerse yourself in the allure of the 50s, as this exquisite piece brings r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Original Stilnovo Sputnik Six-Arm Brass Chandelier.Model "Satellite".Italy .1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
An original Stilnovo chandelier/pendant,Edited in Italy in 1950.
Original lighting feature including six brass arms and a central medallion connected to a rigid brassro.Exquisite ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
20th Century Italian Frosted Opaline Glass Suspension Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand blown frosted opaline glass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The oval white shade of the ceiling light, lamp is supported by a sculptural polished brass frame, hanging on three long gold suspensions arms, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950, Milan, Italy.
Measures : Shade: 13.5" Height x 13" diameter
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946 in Milan by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare Colombo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
20th Century Stilnovo Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass and Brass Details, 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Stilnovo is founded in Milan by Bruno Gatta in 1946.
In December 1946 Stilnovo made its first appearance in Domus, where two table lamps and a brass tray were published. In 1949 Brun...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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Crystal, Brass
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
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Crystal, Brass
Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A pulley system suspension ceiling light allows for height adjustment. The shade and bottom finial ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Original Stilnovo Sputnik Six Arm Brass Chandelier "Satellite".Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
A Stilnovo Satellite chandelier/pendant edited in the 50s by Italian Stilnovo . Original lighting feature holing a central burnished brass medallion...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
(2) Stilnovo Pendant Chandeliers
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(2) iconic 1950 pendant chandeliers by Stilnovo of Italy. Each pendant has its original aged brass finish, (3) glass globe shades and wood centre spacer. Wired for use in the US. Cur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Midcentury Multicolor Opaline Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The midcentury refined 50s Italian design hanging lamp by Stilnova. Good vintage condition, all parts are original and without damaged, no defects, but it may show slight traces of u...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Stilnovo Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure.
A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced.
Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier with Lampshades in Opaline Glass Italian Manufacture 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Chandelier with three lampshades in opaline glass and a structure in enameled and nickel-plated metal.
Manufactured by Stilnovo in 1970s Italy.
Stilnovo was an important lighting c...
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1970s Italian 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
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Metal
Stilnovo Chandelier 8 Light Metal Crome Opal Glass or Shiny Glass 1958 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Chandelier.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Midcentury Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 Opaline Globes, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 opaline globes, Italy 1950s
This midcentury Italian brass chandelier by Stilnovo features 12 handblown opaline glass globes of exce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Stilnovo 37" Brass Chandelier in the manner of Gino Sarfatti, Italy 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Spectacular large chandelier with 24 curved brass arms ending with black lampholders. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, 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
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Metal
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Italian 30-Light Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Rare
By Stilnovo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Imposing brass chandelier by Stilnovo, Milan, 1960s. Thirty bulbs with E14 socket, with the reducers we can transform it into E12, USA socket. The last photo shows a smaller version ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in sculptural opaline glass with two-toned blue colored glas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
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
Rare Max Ingrand Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier. Thick blades of glass, nickel brass
Eighteen light.
Re wired for the USA and Europe.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Tea Morosati pendant light by Stilnovo with Barovier & Toso glass, Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pendant light designed by Tea Morosati and manufactured by Stilnovo in the early 1960s.
This particular Stilnovo lighting fixture has a very elegant brass structure with a di...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Beautiful Futuristic Brass & Glass Stilnovo Chandelier Vintage Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with for E14 Sockets. Made in Italy in the 1950s, by the famous well known Stilnovo Manufacturer. The Fixture requires ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, 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
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....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, 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
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
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Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier 8 Light Metal Crome Opal Glass or Shiny Glass, 1958, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Chandelier.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
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
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Brass
Stilnovo Model 622 Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1959
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An extremely rare, oversized ceiling pendant model 622 designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1959. This large sized tear drop shaped pendant lamp is very impressive because o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970 circa
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1970s.
H 110 x 50 cm.
Good conditions!
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Midcentury Brass Italian Pendant Light - Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid-century Italian ceiling light by Stilnovo. Made from brass with a black shade. The overall design is effortlessly stunning with its minimal profile and s...
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Stilnovo Original 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Plafond/Chandelier, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
Huge and original brass sputnik plafond/chandelier produced by Stilnovo circa 1950.Twenty brass arms.Rewired for European/Usa E14 bulbs.Stunning condition,Brass cleaned and rewired.B...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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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