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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Minimalist
Recognized Seller Listings
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier '12701' in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, chandelier model ‘12701’, brass, duplex opaline glass, nylon, Italy, design circa 1958
This eccentric chandelier model ‘12701’ is designed by the renowned and talented Italian designer Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. The design features five diffusers executed in beautiful white opaline glass, radiating a soft and delicate light through the room. The frame in black lacquered polished brass creates this spatial arrangement of the pendants that are attached to it, which ensures that the light is evenly divided. Lelii decided to stay modest with the suspension of the light diffusing body by implementing four nylon cables.
Paolo Angelo Lelii (1911-1979) was born in Ancona, Italy. After his studies at the Superior Institute of Industrial Art, Milan, he lived and worked in Monza. From 1943, Lelii started manufacturing lamps in his own house and in 1946 he advertised his well-known 'Tris...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamps with White Glass Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, metal, glass, Europe, 1970s
This large set of atmospheric pendants are cylindrically shaped and executed in white glass, which results in a nice soft light-tone creating a...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950s.
Lacquered metal.
Dimensions:
H: 21 cm / 8 1/8"
W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8"
D: 33 cm / 8 1/8"
Provenance: From Stora Enso's...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout brass. Light discoloration to glass shades.
Overall ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model ER 86/3 in Brass and Glass, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp model ER 86/3 by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features three lightbases with hand pa...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Elegant 4-Light Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940s
Located in New York, NY
4-light chandelier in glass and polished brass with beautifully enameled decorative elements and leaves on the arms and brass flower motifs attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Ar...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Adjustable Brass Pendant for Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine brass adjustable ceiling fixture having a perforated dome shade and ring handle.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Stilux Pendant Lamp 60s
By Stilux
Located in Turin, Turin
Stilux was one of the most innovative companies in the lighting design sector in Italy during the mid-20th century. Their projects have been the subject of great interest from collec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
21st Century Pavone Large Pendant Lamp, DALI, Gio Ponti, 2019, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Between 1957 and 1970 the association between Angelo Lelii and Gio Ponti, probably the most famous Italian architect and designer, is at its highest. Witness to this relationship is ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Garbo R 300 Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1973 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Rectangular-shaped ceiling element with applied white fabric fringe, easily removable, washable, heat-resistant and fire-proof.
He...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, 12" OAH
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Satin Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, satin glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a frosted glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that i...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Elegant Chandelier in Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1960s
This subtle and modern chandelier features elegant long shaped chrome tubes which are attached to a frame creating a well-balanced spatial arrangement. All tubes...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Guglielmo Ulrich Rare Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Guglielmo Ulrich rare and elegant brass chandelier with eight cascading arms ending on a brass point detail, Italy, 1940s. This stunning period chandelier makes a statement lighting ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
21st Century 6 Lune symmetrical brass ceiling lamp, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large and striking Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce pair of original "6 Lune". An iconic design with clean architectural line.
Ceiling light with six opaline glass s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Black and Yellow Stilnovo ceiling lamp from the 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Original and rare white opaline glass pendant by Stilnovo, marked with manufacture label.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Black & White pendant by Achille e Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The Black & White lamp owes its name to the two types of light emanating. The diffused lighting is obtained by means of a dome in white opal glass, containing a set of bulbs; the one...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Palwa Stunning Crystal Flower and Leaf Chandelier 1960s
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Nouveau inspired chandelier model K43520 in polished brass with exquisite floral motifs in hand-cut lead crystals by Palwa, Germany 1960's. This chandelier takes 6 medi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Dish Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Blue-green glass textured with an acid-etched whirlpool, encasing an inner translucent shade and suspended from a nickel-finished structure. The original cord is in tact which can ea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful vintage Murano glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini .
Italy c.1965
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular vintage Italian Venini Murano glass chandelier made of hand blown opaline and cream glass with 23 carat "polvero d'oro" throughout (gold leaf flecks). Exceptional quality...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century, Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Pair of Pendant Lamp mod. LS 2
Located in Turin, Turin
Luigi Caccia Dominioni was born in the Lombard capital in 1913. Much of his education takes place at the Jesuits, and then he enrolls in the Faculty of Architecture, at the Politecni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Earthenware, Glass
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950's.
Lacquered metal.
Dimensions
H: 21 cm / 8 1/8"
W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8"
D: 33 cm / 8 1/8"
Provenance: From Stora Enso'...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Important Large Stilnovo Chandelier Model 1155/43
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Important large 43-light Stilnovo chandelier, model 1155/43, with alternating brass and aluminum tubular arms suspended from black enameled aluminum structure, Italy, circa 1955. The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Massimo Vignelli for Venini Pendant Lamp
Located in Turin, Turin
Massimo Vignelli (1931- 2014) was an Italian designer.
During his very long career, always supported by his wife Lella, Massimo Vignelli has dealt with various branches of design. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Uno and Östen Kristansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and white glass shades.
Measures: height: 195 cm / 6’ 4 ¾’’
diameter: 110 cm / 3’ 7 ¼’’.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38” H x 25.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oversized Glass Pendant by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exquisite glass ceiling pendant of large size with a blown glass cone shape with a folded double wall design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches):31.5 ” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 3” D
Stem lengt...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Twelve Murano glass globe shades and black glass cones extend from brass branches on this Italian Mid-Century Modern style chandelier. Rewired for the US. Ask us about the matching p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Etched Glass, Lasipaino Oy, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century pendant lamp by Finnish mid-century lighting manufacturers Lasipaino Oy. The lamp is stamped by the manufacturer and the overall conditio...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant in Metal, Plastic, and Paper, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunningly beautiful ceiling pendant lamp made of a metal frame with a plastic and paper wrap shade. The lamp is in its beautiful original condition.
A really pleasant design that...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 6.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.125” H x 3.7...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.875” H x 17.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling light designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling light designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1950s.
Porcelain.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Glass Disc Chandelier by A. V. Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceiling fixture with suspended glass discs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Murano Glass Disc Chandelier from Italy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and well-scaled chandelier having rows of floating translucent Murano milk glass discs cascading down from a round chromed steel ceiling plate.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Chandelier for Lightolier, 1969
By Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A matte black metal ceiling fixture having straight slender arms extending outwardly from its vertical post in a spiral effect inspired by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1960.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Disc Chandelier from Italy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A chandelier with rows of translucent Murano milk glass discs cascading with a round chromed canopy.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland. 1953.
Painted aluminium and polished brass.
Early six tier version.
Engraved ‘A332 Valaistusty...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lacquered Steel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson,
Sweden. 1950s.
Lacquered steel.
Measurements:
Height of each arm: 74 cm/ 2' 5 9/32"
Height of lamp, as pictured: 30 cm/ 11 13/16"
Dia...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Jens Møller-Jensen, Pendant Light, Galvanized Steel, Denmark, 1963
Located in High Point, NC
A galvanised steel pendant light designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and produced by Louis Poulsen, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 3.22” H x 3.52” Diameter
Socket take...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 2.23” H x 3.62” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Ceramic
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.