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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Minimalist
Recognized Seller Listings
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals, c. 1955
Design: Six-arm light source with individual shades
Materials: Zinc-plated brass, paper, and glass
Dimensions: 40.75" H x ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Orrefors crystal pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of Orrefors crystal pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa.
Mid-century modern Scandinavian chandeliers featuring a refined brass frame paired with thick textured crystal s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Pair of midcentury chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of chandeliers designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Each chandelier has 9 light smoked glass.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden.
Marked.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Multicolored Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass chandelier in the style of Mazzega with seven tiers of glass hanging on a white coated steel structure, rewired for the US. Extruded, textured glass in light and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Murano Glass Ivory Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Unique chandelier made of Murano glass in a beautiful, striking ivory color. The twelve arms of the chandelier alternate in length for a dynamic depth. To add texture, there are ring...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold Leaf
Model "K2-47" Brass Pendant Lamp by Maria Lindeman for Idman, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the Tenth Milan Triennial in 1954, Finland received the largest relative proportion of available prizes. A new era had begun: the 1950s and 1960s became known as the golden age of...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Black, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier, rewired for the US. A very tight composition of stamped Murano glass. Great classic line and very fine craftsmanship.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
VENINI
A stunning early Venini Murano blown glass ten branch chandelier.
In fine straw glass with delicate ruby red edging, Italy, late 1920s.
Dimensions...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Elie Eppstein, Chandelier, Terracotta, Israel, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A terracotta chandelier designed and produced by Elie Eppstein, Israel, 1970s. Signed by artist.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches) : 2.4 x 11.75 x...
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1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Terracotta
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and painted white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
The brass stem and arms present with light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25”...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo, Sizeable Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable 12-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.
With makers mark.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.1...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Disc Cobalt Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the Sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs. Made by artisans in Murano, Italy, each glass disc element has a wonderful cobalt blue hue and is ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury italian glass drops chandelier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury large crystal chandelier with original iron structure. This chandelier is finely decorated with crystal flowers, large crystal drops and different size of crystal decorati...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps in Chromed Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist art deco pair of ceiling pendants by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito from the 1930s. This pair, along other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslin...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bent Karlby Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, red-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.78” H x 3.38” Diameter
Socket takes st...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Custom Brass Ramp Fixture, USA 2024
Located in New York, NY
Custom made in NY and available in a variety of sizes.
All brass construction and multiple finishes are available
The base priced version is as shown
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Champagne Globes
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular display of light, this large vintage Murano Sputnik chandelier with champagne globes is a true celebration of warm glow. This piec...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Art Moderne 6-Tier Chrome Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Moderne (20th Century ) chrome 6 tier chandelier with fluted round bottom
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Cannon Shell Model 9040, Brass & Opaline, 1950s Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the attention-demanding appearance of a falling bomb shell, yet the softness of spring with t...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 6 sockets.There...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model TT1/SM927 In Tin, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very early ceiling lamp model TT1/SM927 in solid tin featuring multiple decorations, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by his company Taito oy in Finland in the 1930s.
Pa...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D
St...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Sei Lune Ceiling Lights, Certificates
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce rare original pair of Sei Lune (translates to "Six Moon") chandeliers or flush mount ceiling lights each with six thick frosted glass globe shades suspend...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare and original Stilnovo 9-light chandelier or ceiling light model 1129 consisting of brass stem, arms and original canopy with frosted glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s . This exquisi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Original Sei Lune Ceiling Light with Certificate
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce rare original Sei Lune (translates to "Six Moon") chandelier or flush mount ceiling light with six thick frosted glass globe shades suspended from a centr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable multi-color-lacquered metal and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5” H x 22.25” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp: Designed by Lucia DeRespinis (1960) for George Nelson's office for Nessen Studio, Textured enameled me...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamps for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "9060" is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, as truly iconic. Paavo Tynell designed these model “9060” lamps in 1950-52 for the secretari...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Seguso
Located in Austin, TX
Murano class chandelier by Seguso, "avventurina" 23-karat gold flecks fused in the glass. Great classic piece, beautiful thick hand-blown glass. R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25” H x 19.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 3.625” D...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Raak Amsterdam Hand-Blown Venetian Glass Pendants
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raak Amsterdam, pendants, model 'B-1217', Venetian glass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Set of hand-blown Venetian glass pendants designed by...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier with elements of hand-blown glass in a sea-glass green color. Each element of glass has an Art Deco stylized design. It has been newly wired to fit US standar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano, Italy. This fixture has a brass structure supporting hand-blown glass organic discs. This chandelier has been newly wired to fit US standards.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning mid-century pendant by Alvar Aalto in red and brass and manufactured by Valaistustyö Finland, 1950s. This lamp is one of our favourite Alvar Aalto pendants and seems to be...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Metal, Acrylic, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, grey acrylic, brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5” H x 28” Diameter
Dim...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Model "ER 77/3" Chandelier with Floral Details for Itsu, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design that is not short of unique decorative elements. This lamp was manufactured by Itsu, or Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), a small, then lesser-known manufacturer that produced characteristic models in small quantities, mainly inspired by Paavo Tynell.
With its nature-inspired organic look, this chandelier is reminiscent of Finnish icons Paavo Tynell and Mauri Almari’s design language. Crafted from brass, this chandelier features a delicate frame that has been expertly designed to showcase the three opal glass shades and the curved arms. The glass shades have a milky appearance that diffuses the light beautifully, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room. One of the defining features of mid-century lighting is its marriage of functionality and aesthetics; the era's designers believed that a well-designed lighting fixture could serve a practical purpose while also acting as a piece of art. This chandelier is without a doubt a piece of art, thanks to the delicate floral details. Stemming from the base, resembling a bouquet, these floral elements are sculpted beautifully, with a realistic appearance that is a testament to the manufacturer’s expert skills. This floral decoration is reminiscent of Finnish designer Paavo Tynell’s work. Itsu merged with Idman Oy in the 1950s, a large manufacturer who owned Taito, the company founded by Paavo Tynell. Thus, designs from Itsu of that time period bear some resemblance with the signature style of Tynell...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Pink Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano featuring a gilt brass structure supporting an array of pink textured glass components. All of the glass is hand-blown in Italy. It has been newl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model 9068 In Brass & Green, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier in Brass and White Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, frosted glass, Italy, 1950s/60s
An Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier that exhibits a radial, multi-tiered composition with an elegant symmetrical arrangement ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Attributed 3-Tier Bird Chandelier in Brass and Steel 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning chandelier in polished brass with stylized steel birds in 3 tiers and perforated bowl at bottom attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. The...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
20th Century Gino Sarfatti Chandelier Mod. 2109/24 in White for Arteluce, 1960s
Located in Turin, Turin
Gino Sarfatti was an Italian designer and businessman born in 1912 in Venice. After studying aeronaval engineering in Genova, he founded the Arteluce company in 1939 in Milan. Its pu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Green Murano Glass “Selle” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Green Murano glass “Selle” chandelier with stunning pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect. This stunning work of art; from the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Wood Pendant, Brushed Brass Hardware, Vertical, Size A, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation for function and beauty is invoked in these structured forms. The wood partitions shield against the intense Mexican sun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Glass Chandelier by Bertil Vallien
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing wrought iron chandelier by the artist Bertil Vallien. Thick circular glass spheres hanging like pendants alternating with the cut-out decor of fish, leaves, birds and cherubs...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Pendant Model ER 62/3 in Brass & Fabric, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and very rare Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in its absolute original condition with original ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.625” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D
Stem l...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
21st Century Pavone Linear 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
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Brass
Stilnovo, Adjustable 3-Light Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass, adjustable, 3-light chandelier designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernistic Ceiling Lamp Model. ER 163 in Brass & Acrylic, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
An absolutely beautiful ceiling lamp in brass, manufacutred by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s- early 60s. This lamp has a beautiful design with direct uplight and downwards through the...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
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: 24".
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paul Mayen Hanging Fixture with Cylindrical Glass Diffusers
Located in New York, NY
Rare hanging fixture composed of four glass cylinders of varying heights and diameters, arranged in a spiral pattern; each held by three protruding brass-plated rods. Designed by Pau...
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1950s American Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Lisa Johansson-Papé Brass Ceiling Pendant model 61-368, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sizable Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model 61-368 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, and manufactured by Orno in the 1950s. This lamp is in full brass without perforations as the ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Stilnovo Mid-century Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier by Stilnovo, ceiling light, brass, glass, metal, Italy, 1950s
This stunning Italian design lamp from the 1960s is a piece of design-candy, designed to shine from the ceil...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s
Large brass 'Snowball' Sputnik chandelier, mad...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 26” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 6.25” diameter
Bulb Specificat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.