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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Mazzega Murano
Creator: Gino Sarfatti
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod.2042/3 Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare ceiling lamp model 2042/3 designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce, Italy 1960. This version of the 2042 lamp has a gilded metal frame and 3 glass globes that produce ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Pendant Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mazzega Pendant model LS 134 designed by Master Glass Blower Carlo Nason and made in a very limited quantity. Composed of four interlocking glasses hand blown in a mold. The mos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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
1970s Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extra large 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light. Three large and very thick hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals are supported by a metal frame. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ribbon model chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Aldo Nason for Mazzega, blown Murano glass, metal chrome. Famous manufacture like Car...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Very Rare Midcentury Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Pendant Chandelier with Murano Glass Globes by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant chandelier with three glossy white Murano glass globes, mounted on chrome frame / Designed by Gino Sarfatti circa 1960’s / Made in Italy
Dimensions:
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, mod. 2097 Flos
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
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 1970s Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extra large 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light. Four large and very thick hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass pet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Mazzega Glass Tulip Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Mazzega tulip shape pendant ceiling light with textured clear and white glass. Murano fixture uses regular A base bulb. Newly wired with new chai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Mille Lune" by Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Discs Chandelier 60s Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Splendid "Mille Lune" chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in the 1960s, with small hand-blown Murano glass discs, white and transparent, held together by small chromed ri...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/20 Black Transparent Structure for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications model 2109/16/20
Typology suspension
Materials Transparent glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: diameter 1400 x 700 / 1600mm...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1970s Murano glass ceiling light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Experience the magic of this 1970s Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega. This light features five opalescent white and brown glasses, exquisitely set on a sleek chrome base. It's not j...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Crescent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Carlo Nason, Mazzega Attributed
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Large unique 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern double crescent pendant lamp. Two large and very thick hand blown Murano glass crescents are bisected by a metal column.
The c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Murano glass chandelier in model "Ragnatela" by mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass chandelier in model "Ragnatela" , a true masterpiece crafted in Italy during the 1960s. This exceptional piece embodies the rich heritage of Murano glass craftsmanship a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti chandelier model 2058 Arteluce Italy 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A monumental model 2058 chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1954. This large sized chandelier has a disk-shaped reflector with a hole in the midd...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Carlo Nason, Vintage Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega. Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Pendant light in pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega and produced in Italy during the 70s. Glasses in perfect condition. Metal parts with trace of age and use....
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Gino Sarfatti model 2133 chandeliers Arteluce Italy 1972
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Gino Sarfatti Model 2133 chandeliers, produced by Arteluce in Italy in 1972. These chandeliers are truly unique, featuring a minimalist design that resembles a floating dis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Large Murano glass chandelier in model "Ragnatela" by mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
XL Murano glass chandelier in model "Ragnatela" , a true masterpiece crafted in Italy during the 1960s. This exceptional piece embodies the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century Gino Sarfatti Chandelier Mod. 2109/24 in White for Arteluce, 1960s
Located in Turin, Turin
Gino Sarfatti was an Italian designer and businessman born in 1912 in Venice. After studying aeronaval engineering in Genova, he founded the Arteluce company in 1939 in Milan. Its pu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pendant Model '194/N'
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, off-white pendant '194/N', metal, wire, Italy, 1950
A beautiful pendant in a natural colored metal made in Italy around 1950. This pendant designed by li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier, created by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s, the chandelier is composed of eight cylindrical cannulas 31 cm high and a blown glass disc, the st...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1970s Space Age Chromed Steel and Murano Glass Italian Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Italian Chandelier by Mazzega is a stunning example of the fusion of art, design, and technology that defined the Space Age era. This chandelier is a symbol of innovative Italia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century rare early Model 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this rare early model 2042/3 designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced in Italy during the 60s by Arteluce. Full working with EU sta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti, Rare Murano glass chandelier mod. 2119 by Arteluce. Italy 1961
Located in Catania, CT
Black and white lacquered metal, nylon, glasses mod. 2119 ceiling light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed in 1961. Original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Chandelier Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Mazzega chandelier with large leaves glass Murano with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orange Murano Glass "Eclipse" Pendant by Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-century "Eclisse" pendant lamp in vibrant orange and white opaline Murano glass. This iconic lamp was designed by Carlo Nason fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Murano Mazzega Glass 34 Leaf Leaves Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most beautiful vintage Murano Mazzega glass leaf leaves chandelier. No chips or breaks on any of the leaves. The cage is a brushed steel/chrome and does have patina. Comes with o...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
A pair of Seguso Murano glass and chrome pendant lights, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
A pair of heavy and thick Seguso Murano unusual oval shaped glass pendant lights with chrome fittings, by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milano
only 1 pair available. price is for the p...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp Arteluce 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare early model 2042/3 ceiling lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1960. This version of the 2042 lamp has 3 clear gl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century modern Murano glass pendant light by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass light from Murano Mazzega. This exquisite masterpiece, dating back to the 1970s, is designed with four elegant caramel glass panels delicately balanced on a sleek chrome...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carlo Nason for Mazzega of Italy Glass Panel Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1970s modern design chandelier by noted Italian designer Carlo Nason. Designed and produced for Italian lighting company Mazzega. The chandelier is an elegant and simple ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Pendant w/ Murano Glass & Chrome Frame by Mazzega, c. 1960's
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handblown pendant with three clear handblown textured Murano glass squares mounted on a chrome frame. Made in Italy and designed by Mazzega, circa 1960's.
Dimensions:
32"H x...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Amber Molten Banded Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Pendant Chandelier by Mazzega originates from Murano, Italy, Circa 1970. Rendered in a lovely hue of smoked amber glass, subtle grooves mo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large murano glass pendant lamp by Mazzega Italy 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the allure of this stunning Murano glass pendant lamp crafted by Mazzega during the remarkable 1960s in Italy. Adorn your home with a captivating piece that emanates the essence of vintage Italian charm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
2133 Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Metal chandelier pendant lamp 2133 model designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce Italy 1970s.
White metal lampshade with black metal lamp holder, where the lampshade s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Murano glass chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in London, GB
A mazzega chandelier with clear and opalin Murano glass blown into twisted spiral shapes and supported by a brass structure with 4 bulbs .
Italy 1960s
Measurements exclude chain an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1095 "S" for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 1095
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 1095
Materials: Aluminum stem, spun steel base
Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 1700 mm
Base diameter: Ø 200 mm
Weight: 6.20kg
Light so...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/9 Black Opalline Mount for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/9
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 2042/9
Typology: Ceiling
Materials: Opalline glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: Ø 650 x H 500 mm
Diffuser diamete...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
XL 1970s Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extra large 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light. Four large and very thick hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals are supported by a metal frame. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1095 "S-M" for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Model 1095
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 1095
Materials: Aluminum stem, spun steel base
Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 1700 mm, Ø 200 x H 1850 mm
Base diameter: Ø 20...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1095 "M" for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 1095
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 1095
Materials: Aluminum stem, spun steel base
Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 1850 mm
Base diameter: Ø 200 mm
Weight: 6.40kg
Light so...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 3 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1095 "S-M-L" for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 3 Model 1095
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 1095
Materials: Aluminum stem, spun steel base
Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 1700 mm, Ø 200 x H 1850 mm, Ø 200 x H 2000 mm
...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1960s art glass chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant was designed in 1960 by mazzega with hand blown textured clear glass with white detailing and supported by a two tiered brass structure with 4 bulbs .
Measure...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/9 Champagne Opalline Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/9
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 2042/9
Typology: Ceiling
Materials: Opalline glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: Ø 650 x H 500 mm
Diffuser diamete...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large Murano Glass Round Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant light by Alberto Nason for Mazzega.
Brass frame supporting four Pulegoso Murano glass domes of ascending diameters.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/9 Black Tranparent Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/9
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 2042/9
Typology: Ceiling
Materials: Transparent glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: Ø 650 x H 500 mm
Diffuser diam...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Black Tranparent Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/6
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 2042/6
Typology: Ceiling
Materials: Transparent glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: W 730 x D 658 x H 287 mm
Diffu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' chandelier model 2003 executed in the 1950s, Italy. This 24-light sputnik ceiling light is composed of tubula...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1960s Italian Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Clear Glass Petal Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
1960s midcentury Italian Murano glass pendant light with 11 individual curved textured thick clear-glass petals which are secured with a small chrome flat-head screw onto a chromed-m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Italian chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 38 cm; D= 54 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
60s 70s lamp lamp Mazzega Murano glass ceiling lamp Italy Space Age
By Mazzega
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp lamp Mazzega Murano glass ceiling lamp Italy Space Age
Object: ceiling lamp
Manufacturer: Mazzega
Condition: good - vintage
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Diame...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Brass Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Brass Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega 1970s.
Murano "Pulegoso" Glass and Brass.
cm. 30x15x8.
Good conditions.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1095 "L" for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 1095
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications: model 1095
Materials: Aluminum stem, spun steel base
Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 2000 mm
Base diameter: Ø 200 mm
Weight: 6.50kg
Light so...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Chandelier Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy 1960s.
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chandelier Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy 1960s.
Suspension lamp. Chromed metal, bullic glass.
Very good condition.
H60×51×51 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The absolutely fantastic vintage Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega made in Italy in the 1960s. Consists of 14 glass plates of Murano glass, made by Italian glassblowers. They follow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Rare early serie of Midcentury Arteluce chandelier, model 2097/50. Italy 1958.
Located in Catania, CT
Mid-Century Modern early serie of Arteluce chandelier model 2097 with 50 lights. Designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1958 and produced in Italy. Labeled with the Arteluce early sticker from...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Seguso Glass Pendants by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seguso Glass Pendants by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Executed in hand blown bubbled Segus...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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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