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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 green alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large green alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres.
Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized.
11 lamp ho...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a cream nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass pendants 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian pendants, attributed to Azucena, designed by Caccia Dominioni.
Italy, 1960s.
The vintage ceiling lights have light each, rewired for the US.
Beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Monumental Chandelier by Tasha Heifetz. Compromised of 10 elements each 6" x 16" suspended. 5 colors, in pairs produced by Rotalfex from their revolutionary material imparting colors...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
German Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Acrylic, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and white acrylic and black-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 7.5"W x 6.65"D
Stem Length (inche...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it !
Each arm rotate 360 degree .
Shade move a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pendants 10 Available adjustable drop
Located in South Charleston, WV
10 Available. Priced individually. Monumental 10" wide by 19.5" in height. Adjustable pole adds 48" making these 67.5" tall. Rods can be re-threaded to reduce drop. Acrylic shades su...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
'Tekio Circular P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Circular P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A Fine Blue Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
A fine early twentieth century blue Murano glass hanging lantern, with double canopy connected by glass rods and orbs, with unusual twisted finial to the base, and ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Forged Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Hand-hammered sunburst light fixture with thick rays. Richly adorned by the hammer marks thorough. Slightly curly iron r...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 111 clear and smoked polyhedra
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 smoked and clear Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by P.G. Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pendant W/ Matte Bronze Fittings by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century modernist pendant light, crafted by the renowned Mazzega glassworks in Italy circa 1960, features exquisite hand-blown Murano glass complemented by matte br...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades, Venetian Masterpiece.
This remarkable Murano glass chandelier is a testament to the timeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Gio Ponti Style Chandelier Glass Chrome, 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant light; Style Gio Ponti, 1960
Nice architectural light with stacked glass discs, orbiting around a chrome stem. Made from thick grey-charcoal smokey glass pieces with polishe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Rotaflex pendulum after a draft of Yasha Heifetz from the 60s.
Minimalist pendant lamp made of plastic. The symmetrical luminaire body consists of a translucent plastic (roto...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design.
170x170x35 cm (WxDxH)
Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This saucer-shaped cocoon ceiling lamp from the 1960s exudes timeless elegance and vintage charm. Its cocoon material, characteristic of mid-century modern design, has developed a be...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 6 lights
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 6 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mat opaline glass pendant.
Brass top.
200 cm / 80" black cotton wire.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Uplight
Located in München, DE
Very nice Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
Very noble and classic shape.
A wonderful lighting mood is created.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Murano Glass and Brass six Leaves Chandelier, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant hand blown Murano glass chandelier. Made around the 1960s.
This light fixture consists of six hand blown Murano glass leafs. Mounted on an brass frame. The lea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass and Lacquer Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Striped Frosted Glass & Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s.
The light features a combination of brass and a white striped frosted glass lampshade. At the...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Gilded Palwa Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning 1970s Palwa chandelier from Germany, featuring a luxurious gilded brass frame adorned with delicate faceted crystal prisms. The intricate circular design and cascading cry...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
12 Light Purple colour Classic Venetian Chandelier by Cenedese Italy
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Purple colour 12 lighter Classic with a modern touch Venetian chandelier designed by Cenedese and manufactured in their Murano’s furnace
Made in Italy. Signed on the b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Carlo Nason Three Shade Pulegoso Glass Pendant Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Carlo Nason three Shade Pulegoso glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce, enormous Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in wonderful, undamaged con...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 36 White Disks
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,5...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Large German Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique pair of large lanterns/ceiling lights made of blown and hand-cut glass, originally crafted for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with milk glass lampshade. Spain, 1950s
Rare find.
This light fixture features a sunburst structure with curly rays made ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant.
The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Fantastic design and an asse...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia lighting collection reimagines classic Mid-century Murano glass artistry with a distinctly modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Sunburst Lamp with Forged Nails and Gold Leaf and Opaline, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
French hanging lamp from the 1940s with a fantastic sun design that conveys elegance and character to any room thanks to the formidable craftsmanship of perfectly placed forged nails...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Max Ingrand Pendant, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Large model 1954 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte from the 1950s. A large satin glass diffuser with a black lacquered shade sits on a minimal brass structure. Nice condition w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass.
This la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requires o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
NOTE: W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine.
An impressive light object with a cubic basic shape and soft turns. The cocoon umbrella delivers diffuse, atmospheric li...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A 20th Century Mottled Pink Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950
An unusual mid twentieth century Murano glass lantern by Venini, in dappled pink glass with blue rims.
Height 90.00cm
Diameter 30.00cm
Please note:
Currently ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Straw, Wicker
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
1 of the 2 Smoked Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Mazzega floral pendant in clear and smoked murano glass.
Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a metal frame. With black cord, a cable ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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.