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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Venini
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
J. T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Presenting a charming petite brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar of Vienna, Austria, crafted in the 1950s. This beautiful piece features three elegantly spoon-shaped, textured glass lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin.
Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72""
3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abaco Suspension lamp, designed by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin and manufactured by Venini, is available with 5 lights (823.00). "One the one hand, the sphere: the most ubiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with ten bulbs and 41 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age, such as patina on brass. The glass bulbs have no damage....
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950. Fitted with three E27 sockets.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-century modern chandelier ice glass from J.T. Kalmar 18 lights Austria
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & stunning! This 18 light J.T. Kalmar design chandelier, crafted in 1960 in Austria by Kalmar. This exquisite piece features a sleek chrome frame adorned with 21 large mesme...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the elegance of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite Murano glass chandelier, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1960s by designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Trilobi Chandelier 60s'
By Venini
Located in Torino, IT
Trilobi series chandelier produced by Venini glassworks.
Elegant chandelier designed in the 1960s.
Composed of a white lacquered metal frame with 4 lights.
Pendants in the shape c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in London, GB
A vintage large drum cylindrical shaped Poliedri chandelier. Pale green, blue and clear color Poliedri glass components on one silver lacquered metal structure designed by Carlo Sc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputik style pendant fixture embodies the same orgaic qualities and elegance as it's larger count...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
One of Two Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Lights Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pendant l...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Dome Ceiling Light Semi Flush Mount, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage Up-light flush mount for J.T Kalmar (design Walter Orleth), Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece
Dimensions are 23.62" in diameter,...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Murano Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand blown turquoise glass pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
This model was made i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Textured Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Red Lion, PA
This is a beautiful rare Venini chandelier. It is vintage with hand blown textured Murano glass tubes. The height can be adjusted with the chain. This has not been UL approved.
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Eight Arms Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 8 arm and silk shades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for Kalmar Vienna. This one was produced in the 1950s.
The brass part...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Hanging Lamp Murano Glass Vintage Design 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the unique charm of the Kalmar hanging lamp, an authentic piece of design history from the 1960s. This heavy hanging lamp was designed by JT Kalmar in Austria and combines c...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Murano glass leaves
We also have 2 matching wall lamps ( see last pictur...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large, Five Arm, Heron Lamp from J.T. Kalmar, 1930's
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A rare J. T. Kalmar Heron suspension chandelier ( model 3639 ) from the 1930's.
The brass frame has a sculptured form that supports five conical shades, that have
been recovered with...
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1930s Austrian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass hanging pendant or suspension light with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Multiple Austrian Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
25x identical square clear glass pendant lights by J. T. Kalmar, Austria with chrome hardware. Newly rewired, one bulb per light (e14 with 60W). They are in excellent condition, the...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Clear and Orange/Amber Angled Glass Tubes Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning and high quality masterpiece chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Germany, 1970. It features 25 Murano blown art angled glass tubes on a white colored metal structure. Chrome-plated...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Catena Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic Kalmar chandelier model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded Murano glass...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very large Cipolla pendant, white with subtle blue stripes, designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austrian Design .
This uniq...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers-for-Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier
By Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per piece.
A collection of hand blown Murano for Venini large crystal flowers with chrome accents.
Hand blown Murano crystal.
Fits Venini Esprit Crystal X-Small Chandelie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
By Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy.
A dynamic form, chan...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of the 2 Large Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large beautiful pendant light by J.T Kalmar. Manufactured in Austria, Europe, around 1970 (late 1960s, early 1970s). The Italian murano glass is hand blown.
The white opaque glass ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique orange and white glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshade is made of orange and white opaline glass with an inner w...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid Century Modern Chandelier "Tulipan" By J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in Austria during the 1960s, the "Tulipan" chandelier by J.T. Kalmar embodies the essence of mid-century modern design with exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. It...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome flush mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar.
Great very high quality design from the 1960s. Made in Austria.
Molecular construction made of chrome-plated metal.
...
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1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Kalmar Iceicle Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
The 1960s Mid-century modern Kalmar Iceicle chandelier embodies the essence of sleek sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
One Kalmar Chandeliers Palazzo Gilt Brass and Glass Austria, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
One very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Two round glass belts are mount...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six-arm chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: textured clear glass ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Glass Beige Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid century brass chandelier in the shape of a flower by J.T. Kalmar, Austria around 1970.
Illuminates beautifully.
Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. The white/ye...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Imposing chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s.
Brass frame white enameled with 31 handblown art glass balls. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 40 W, it can be u...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage murano chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Murano glass chandelier, crafted in Italy during the 1960s by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini & Co. Venini & Co. stands as a beaco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Impressive Austrian Kalmar "Fuente" Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction silver painted 28 crystal ice glass elements and fitted with 8 E14 + 1 E27 sockets and 28 made by Kalmar in Austria in the 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
One of Three Wave Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three wave glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Simple yet beautiful design. Each pendant has one wave textured glass...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Tulipan Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage flush mount or chandelier Tulipan from brass and glass by Kalmar Austria, Vienna, 1960s.
An amazing and delicate flush mount or chandelier with forty ( 40 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 19...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
By Venini, Paolo Caliari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior mauve colored murano glass shade, encompassin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
By Venini, Paolo Caliari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior mauve colored murano glass shade, encompassin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Venini Murano Glass Smooth Tubes Chandelier, Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Venini Murano crystal chandelier. Yellow and green with amber gold highlights in a large chandelier. Composed of crystals of three sizes, with staggered arrays. Electrical system in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Lampadario a sfera in vetro di Murano di Venini
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Lampadario a sfera in vetro di Murano di Venini, struttura in metallo. Anni '70 circa. Boccia in vetro di murano bianco con righe marroni.
A1000ttribuibile a Venini.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or hanging down like shown in the pictures. The light consists 199 original Murano glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Orange Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Located in Dronten, NL
Hand blown Italian Murano glass pendant no. 011.11 designed by Massimo Vignelli and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. Original example with brass hardware, circa 1955.
Grea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
J.T. Kalmar 18" Cubist Flush Mount Chandelier Brass & Ice Glass, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 13 ice glass cubes on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Measures: width total 18.1” in. (46 cm), dep...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Curved Clear Gold Glass Messing Chandelier/Flush Mount, Venini
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful chandelier featuring several sides of multiple long curved crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods creating a beautiful weave of light, with messing details and back plate....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 gilded brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). H high end piece. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Cascading 25" Amber Murano Chandelier Interlocking Glass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 30 clear and 24 smoked amber interlocking Murano glasses on a chromed frame. Heavy duty. Has 7 sockets. In very good condition. Gives beautiful l...
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1960s Austrian 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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