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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Price: $1 to $1,540
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mazzega Pendant Pair with Glass Murano Bicolore, Italy, 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, bicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega glob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Grape Pendant Light Fixture Circa 1950s
Located in Charleston, SC
A Fifties Flash Back. Yes, these Mid-Century Lucite/Acrylic Swag Lights are back. A great compliment to your retro bar, but suitable for any room you choose. Lovely on a protected ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pendant with Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, opaline glass, metal, plastic, Europe, 1960s.
Clean and simple pendant lamp with opaline glass sphere, metal rod and plastic detailing. The la...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
4. of 4 Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass ceiling lamp. In the manner of Arteluce.
Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal.
The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Ed...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian white opaline glass, brass & black metal 1950s ceiling lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful ceiling lamp in brass, white glass shade and black painted metal. Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Capiz Shell Lamp by Feldman Lighting, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
A rare and exceptional large capiz shell ball chandelier from the Feldman lighting Company Los Angeles ( 1960s ). This lamp was made in their studio in the Philippines and is in grea...
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1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Hallway Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural ceiling lamp in blown glass on a metal wire frame. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The la...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern artisanal rulers shaped ceiling lamp, France 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern artisanal rulers shaped ceiling lamp
France 1960s
yellow wood rulers, metal structure
32 cm H - diam. 34 cm
Conditions: good consistent with age and use
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Sciolari Style Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern hanging chandelier in polished chrome with three glass globe shades. Attractive smoked design on each shade helps to soften the bulb.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Glazed Opaline Glass, Teak and Brass Pendant, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This pendant is made in glazed opaline glass, teak and brass.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round bamboo and wicker chandelier, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful round bamboo and wicker hanging chandelier, 1960s, Made in Italy.
The chandelier consists of an entirely handcrafted curved rattan shade, and the chain is composed of roun...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
A Mid Century 18 Arm Tulip Pendant Chandelier By Fog and Mørup Of Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
A very elegant and classic 18 arm tulip pendant chandelier by Fog and Mørup of Denmark
Hand blown white opaline glass shades.
E14 bulb holders
A lovely age related wear and patina ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Iron and Clear Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
This large set of octagonal glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Minimal geometric design executed with a taste for excellence in cra...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fontana Arte Style Pendant Lamp with Murano Glass in Excellent Condition
By Fontana Arte
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality Fontana Arte style pendant lamp with eight heavy and thick glass pieces in brown and clear. One E27.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a spec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 23 "rondini" crystal glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Rare Italian vintage Murano chandelier. The fixture is made up of 23 individual handblown trasparent glass elements hanging from a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 4...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Fontana Arte yellow industrial hanging lamp , 1970’s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 120cm Height, 33cm Diameter
Material: Metal
Color: Yellow
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
LUdown Cylinder Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In Classic midcentury design, the LUdown brass cylinder pendant by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Made from brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 3 Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. Il...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and Large Hand Blown Glass Globe 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Large hotel ceiling light with brass frame and large hand blown glass. This light is beautifully thanks to the handblown glass and brass fixture. T...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nordic minimalist chandelier with glass shades, made by Lival, Finland, 1970s
By Lival Oy
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist chandelier made from white-painted wood with brass details and five tulip-shaped shades made from opal glass. The ceiling canopy and rod are crafted from brass. Produced...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Green metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
Very good original condition
2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of the 12 Geometric Iron and Clear Glass Chandeliers by Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set 12 of octagonal glass light fixtures were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Each lamp, made from elaborate clear glass ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A Mid Century 8 Arm Pendant By Fog and Mørup Of Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
A very elegant and classic 8 arm pendant by Fog and Mørup of Denmark
Hand blown opaline glass shades.
E27 bulb holders
A lovely age related wear and patina to the surfaces.
The ha...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
PALMA Large Pendant - Hammered Brass Pendant
Located in İstiklal, TR
PALMA Large Brass Hammered Pendant, a masterpiece that seamlessly marries the elegance of nature with meticulous artisan craftsmanship. Crafted from a single layer of brass meticulou...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Italian chandelier 1960's
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Charming mid century modern chandelier consisting of barrel shaped interconnected elements in translucent early plastic. Rare and impressive!
Height adjustable (steel cable) from 30...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
De majo con timbro lampadario vetro murano 1970
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, IT
Lampadario ovale De Majo 1970s Design italiano Vetro a spirale
un lampadario in vetro di muano a sospensione in ottime condizioni
per un ambiente chic e pieno design, per abbinarlo a...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of Small Deco Milk Glass Flying Saucer Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
The look is both Art Deco and midcentury. What I like about these shades are the very useable size. The diameter is only 9.75 inches. It is white milk glass and the shade takes on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 23 glass rondini
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 23 glass petals "rondini" (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Ceiling lamp Model Ultra, Designed By Jo Hammerborg By Fog og Mørup From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The ceiling lamp "Ultra", designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog og Mørup in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish design from the mid-20th century. The lamp is made of copper, whic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Stilnovo Opal Glass, Brass and Blue Metal Pendant Lamp, Italian Lighting 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century pendant lamp in opal glass and blue enameled metal. This incredibly elegant pendant was designed by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s.
The round lines are the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Brass
Italian Vintage Brass Table Lamp with Four Light Bulbs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful italian vintage classical table lamp. Four internal light bulbs. The body is in refined golden brass, the lampshade in similar olive green fabric. Perfectly functioning. So...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern gold spun fiberglass string swag or pendant hanging light fixture or lamp. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there are a couple places in the fiberglass that aren’t exactly perfect and there is some yellowing to the inside shade. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid 20th Century.
They say “All that glitters is gold… well, this spectacular swag pendant light may not exactly glitter BUT, it IS… GOLD SPUN FIBERGLASS!! Even BETTER in our book!!! Talk about… SWAG-O-LICIOUS!!! The ovoid outer shade is comprised of a lovely golden spun fiberglass weave surrounding a cylindrical white plastic cylindrical inner shade which extends a bit at the top and bottom where a wonderful teardrop wood pull switch hangs in wait of a tug!! Three brass arms extend from the socket and impale into the three purposed holes in the cylinder which hold the top rim of the shade. It. Is. FABULOUS!!! It screams Mid-Century Modern MAGNIFICENCE and will be incredible in your home whether over the desk of a home office, in a sitting room over a wonderful chaise lounge, or in your kitchen or dining area above your table. And this wonderful gold color will blend in beautifully with your décor and make a stylish statement in any room. This is it…. The swag pendant hanging light fixture you’ve been looking for. And easy to install since all you need to do is plug it in and swag away, no wiring necessary!! Clean, classic, timeless! What are you waiting for? Light up your life with this golden treasure… and make it YOURS!!!
Fixture Size:
- Overall Length: 11 x 74 Inches (Cord + 36”)
- Body Size: 16.5D x 11H Inches
- Total Length of Chain: 74 Inches
- Weight w/Chain: 2.93 Pounds
- Weight w/o Chain...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Regal Blue Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Barnacle Large Urchin Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series revels in the material and the way the thick crystal forms and light play with each other. The unique light refractions will animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot mol...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Vintage Brass & Acrylic Ribbon Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brighten up any space with the splendor of mid-century modern lighting! This wonderful pair of deco-inspired pendant lamps features a tiered ring of brass and acrylic ribbons hanging...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Beveled Glass Adolf Loos Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chandelier lantern in brass and beveled glass in the style of Adolf Loos.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
The stunning and clear cut pendant shows eighteen facet...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
MARSHA 02 Pendant Light in Fern Green & Black Powder Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Lampada 'Delta' di Sergio Mazza per Artemide Anni 60
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada a soffitto in alluminio nichelato e in vetro bianco. Buone le condizioni.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Honey Amber Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
A Doria flush mount light combines conte...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
round 20cm Amber Bubble Hanging Light Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
hanging light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Design:
Helena Tynell
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Description:
This fantastic glass hanging light was...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Teak and Amber Glass Bowls Cascade Chandelier made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful teak frame with three Amber glass bowls, Cascade chandelier made in Denmark 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Teak
Italian mid-century Chandelier Omega by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chandelier Omega by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
Chandelier mod. Omega with round base lampshade and internal sphere diffuser of smaller diameter, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Cloud Grey Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Steel Suspension Lamp by E. Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Italian suspension light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce.
Beautiful timeless design made from steel bands all nicely bent and shaped togheter in this hat/conical shape.
Test...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
MARSHA 02 Pendant in Regal Blue Glass & Black Powder Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
MARSHA 02 Pendant Light in Cloud Grey and Black Powder Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Glass Pendant Light, Cascade, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece.
High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Danish Verner Panton VP6 Topan Brass Pendant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An iconic Verner Panton VP6 Topan pendant Danish Midcentury Modern, in brass-plated chrome.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Beveled Glass Adolf Loos Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chandelier lantern in brass and beveled glass in the style of Adolf Loos.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
The stunning and clear cut pendant shows twenty-four facett...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Long Gold Metal Chandelier by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Mid-Century Gold Long Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: T-1142 Dorado (golden). This fixture was designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) during 1970...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
60s Chandelier
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp made of enameled aluminum, brass, curved teak wood and glass diffusers.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage ceiling lamp with glass shade
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 21 cm.
diameter: 20 cm.
The lamp is equipped with a large bulb holder (E27).
Origin: Germany, 1960s.
Material: glass / porcelain.
All our lamps are suitable for LED lamps.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Chandelier Lantern in Brass and Beveled Glass Adolf Loos Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing octagonal chandelier lantern in brass and beveled glass in the style of Adolf Loos.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
The stunning and clear cut pendant shows twen...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for F&M
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous model 'Semi' or 'witch hat' pendant lamp was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in 1968. An iconic pendant that is...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 60s Ceramic Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid century Painted Porcelain hanging pendant lamp. The interior of the pendant has a linen covered liner to diffuse the light coming out of the pendant. measures approx 16.5 h x 9 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Flushmount Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Flush mounts designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s.
Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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