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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
1950s Italian Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Elegance with Twelve Spider Brass Arms
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This large Sputnik chandelier, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is an eye-catching piece of lighting.
It boasts twelve brass arms, each adorned with an E14 light bulb. The design...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Miracle Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and glass rods chandelier, 1960s. Brass frame partialy nickel-plated with glass rods. Fitted with one E40 bulb up to 500Watts. Excellent condition. The total height can custom...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
mod. "12369" by A. Lelii for Arredoluce Brass Chandelier 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier, model "12369" by Angelo Lelii per Arredoluce, 50s Italy. Brass and lacquered metal structure with six adjustable arms in hammered and micro-perforated brass in the shape ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Torciglione blown Murano glass clear and white components ceiling light
Located in London, GB
1950s Torciglione blown Murano glass clear and white components ceiling light
This stunning and elegant pendent light is a perfect example of the magic of MURANO's art or glass m...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
"Dahlia" mod. 1563 M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Brass Glass Chandelier Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare "Dahlia" chandelier, model "1563", designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s is one of the most coveted and iconic pieces of Italian Mid-Century design. Pink cu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded Flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Small Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo 2055/3 ceiling lamp by Bruno Gatta Italy 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare so called sunburst lamp model 2055/3 designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. This is the rare three armed version of this iconic design by Bruno Gatta....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Isamu Noguchi Nos "30D" Pendant Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and NOS model "30D" pedant designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan in from the early 1980s. In great original condition and it has never been used. We u...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Danish Brass and Crystal Prisms Pendant Lamps from Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish pair of brass-alloy aluminium pendant lamps set with faceted crystal prisms around the perimeter. Manufactured and designed in Denmark by Vitrika during the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
This listing is for the US wired UL com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent white synthetic over a wire frame, Modernica ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Czech Midcentury Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips; t...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni.
It is a very original suspension lamp in shape, which well represents the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 6 Petite Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s
Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
Each Pendant requires one E14 small bulb with 40W max.
Light ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra Large 12-buIb Italian Mid Century Brass Chandelier, Oscar Torlasco Attr.
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern glamorous and elegant brass pendant chandelier attributed to renowned Italian architect and lighting designer, Oscar Torlasco. This exquisite mid-century organic m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Stilnovo Pendants Lanterns by Bruno Gatta, Italy circa 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Argelato, BO
Important triptych of pendant chandeliers designed by Bruno Gatta for the famous Milanese company Stilnovo, Italy circa 1950 (the company sticker still present)
It is a rare and ref...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sparkly Mid Century frosted glass square flush mount ceiling light
Located in New York City, NY
A Mid-Century Modern flush mounted ceiling square.
Patterns of geometric and stylized floral motif decorate this lovely architecturally square chandelier in a gridwork of square glas...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Beautiful Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large clear glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Impressive three-Tier Murano SMOKED Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large SMOKED glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good cond...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 White Flower Pendant Light by Carlo Nason, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flower-like pendant light made by Carlo Nason. Four crystal clear, and white leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Dimensions:
Diameter...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 3 opal glass pieces.
This exquisite lighting fixture boasts a ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal
1 of 3 Crystal Glass Rods Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning crystal glass rods wall sconces, Germany, 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame.
Great light effect.
Sockets: Each Wall light needs 2 x E14 smal...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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 Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Iridescent Grit Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent grit discs in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have the particularity of reflecting a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s.
White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon resin.
Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flushmount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sha...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass chandeliers or pedant lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern green ceiling lamp Relemme Castiglioni for Flos 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green ceiling lamp Relemme Castiglioni for Flos 1960s
Chandelier mod. Relemme with round base lampshade. It features an "up and down" system that makes it ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand "2356" Ceiling Light for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Argelato, BO
Max Ingrand 2356 ceiling light Fontana Arte Italy 1967
This rare and extraordinary Fontana Arte suspension chandelier is an icon of mid-century Italian design, made of solid brass a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poliedri ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1961
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Poliedri chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1961 for Venini glassworks.
Painted metal frame, blown glass in transparent and smoky tones, composed of 88 polyhedra, excellent condi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
White Midcentury Pendant by Vittorio Introini, Stilnovo, circa 1965
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant designed by Vittorio Introini, Stilnovo, circa 1965.
This rare pendant is executed in shaped white acrylic glass.
Measures: Height 116 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 9 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century Wall light by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixture req...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Design Sputnik Stilnovo Chandelier 1950 Brass Orange Murano light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Massive Sputnik chandelier Stilnovo with a diameter of 150 cm from the 1950s.
The chandelier has 48 brass rods, 24 rods have a light socket and the other 24 rods have a orange glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilt Brass Pendant Lamp with Swarovski Balls from Ernst Palme, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality chandelier was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. This lamp has gilt brass arms with large Swarovski balls and 33-light bulbs. The han...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco ceiling lamp for Stilkronen 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare 8-barrel chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen in 1960.
Chrome metal frame, optical glass, 8 light points.
Oscar Torlasco designer of interior lighting products b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Verner panton Fun 2MD mother-of-pearl chandelier J. Lüber 1968
Located in Grenoble, FR
Original Chandelier, model, 2DM Fun, design 1968, J Lüber, Basel
Nickel-plated metal and mother-of-pearl. Garlands of circular mother-of-pearl plates suspended from three rings of in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 2.08” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.Ther...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charism...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Vintage, Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades.
If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living or work space then these, European works of lighting art could be ideal for you. Mind you, we have a set of four, but we have decided to offer them as singles as well. This very stylishly handcrafted fixture dates back to the 1960s and its design is truly remarkable. The shade itself is created from eight thick layers of brass and the design is very well balanced. Due to the different size of each layer, the light is able to radiate through in various directions, which creates a beautiful atmospheric effect. One that truly is a joy to look at. The design and the material used really make these lights works of art and pendant lights into one. These chandeliers are in good condition and the patina is simply wonderful. With these pendants having been rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA, they are ready to be used and enjoyed in the land of the free...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Clear Glass Flower Pendant Lamp by Kaiser, Leuchten, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Modernist example of traditional elegance. Quality brass frame in an elegant warm gold color, consisting of clear blown glass gathering in the middle of the fixture forming a flower ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian, Murano, Light Amber Blown Glass 6-Light Chandelier, Mid-20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of blown glass components with a canopy atop a straight standard, the center section issuing six curved arms with large bobeches/shades, the shaped bottom with a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Stilnovo Style Lamp. Spain, 2022
Located in Madrid, ES
Pendant lamp, Stilnovo style. Composed of a radial structure with eight white lacquered arms and sixteen points of light with colored cups. Spain,
Dimensions: 150 x 150 x 160 (h) cm...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagn...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature.
Available in the ø40 and ø50 ceiling versions or the ø30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal.
Available in brass or patinated ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Onyx, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagn...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s.
This piece is fanta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/20 Champagne Structure
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palme...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
VV Cinquanta White and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta wall.
Design by Vittoriano Viganò.
This version is with white lacquered reflector and brass mount, Including Switch.
The VV Cinquanta features an elegant and versatile ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Space Age pendant light was designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Armitage Triple Suspension Lamp
Located in London, GB
Given the adjustable cable, The Armitage triple suspension lamp can be suspended at any given height in its designated space, working well in central positions with rooms, above bars...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern 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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Antique Brass Lantern Pendant
Antique Brass Pendant Lantern
Industrial Lighting Pendants Blue
1920s Ceiling Light
Vintage Colored Glass Lamp
Art Deco Hanging Light
Art Deco Leaded Glass
1920s Spanish Chandelier
Vintage Beauty Bag
Sculptural Modern Ceiling Light
Linear Modern Chandelier
Globe Shade Pendant
Bauhaus White Lamp
Chandeliers Tronchi Glasses
Blue Ceiling Pendant Light
Arts Crafts Brass Pendant