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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
1 of the 2 Pendant Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
peill & putzler mid century PENDANT LAMP bologna 1950s a. ferdinand gangkofner
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very elegant classic hanging lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler. Designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner in the 1950s. Large round white opaline glass shade with stripe relief surfa...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte brass opalin glass chandelier 1955
Located in Paris, IDF
This brass and opal glass chandelier, designed by Max Ingrand for the iconic Italian lighting manufacturer Fontana Arte, dates back to 1955. Crafted with noble materials and clean li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Pair available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 12 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each and compatible with the US/UK/ etc. Standards. Very good...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Discoloration to lampshades. Study images.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.80” H x 3.44” Diameter
Soc...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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 Bruno Gatta Lamp Chandelier Opaline Glass Brass, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Chandelier Opaline Glass 288 Large Black, Italy 1950- Dimensions are 21.65" x 21.65"x 41" (16.5")
Early vintage original chandelier with 3 large opal glass shad...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light pink glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.65” H x 4.31” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 socket...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Coppia di Lampadari a Stella Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di lampade dalla forma a stella, in ottone e vetro. Buone condizioni.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Swedish Glass Pendant of Heavy Pressed Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Swedish glass pendant in a globe shape. Newly wired for use within the USA for a single medium-size (Edison) light. Includes chain and ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage murano pendant lamp Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing exquisite Murano glass chandelier, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This chandelier exudes an ethereal and delicate presence, adding a touch of grace to an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Egg model 'Florina T790', Markaryd 1960 Sweden
Located in Paris, FR
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, a 'Florina T790' pendant lamp, Markaryd.
Perforated brass. Height 16 cm diameter 10 CM
Good condition,no bump, oxidation can be cleaned .
4 lights available ,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T601 Pair Pendant Lights for AB Markaryd c1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Modern Model T601 Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, 1960s Rewired for USA.
52" long cord with original plus 4" h ceiling caps for ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition....
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Metal Chandelier/Lidokov, 1960s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, glass
- Labeled
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- Original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Sciolari 37 Cubic Chrome Chandelier, Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In very good condition.
Prime quality material, solid construction, fine assembly and craftsmanship.
Brass cubes covered by a thick chrome coat.
Bridge between the cubes are mad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Murano Glass and Bronzed Drum Chandelier, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano scavo glass and bronzed drum chandelier, in stock
Three textured undulated and overlapping Murano glass forming a sculptural drum chandelier.
Five regular base bulbs,
Total w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Perforated Copper and Rosewood Caskade Pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very nice rosewood and copper cascade pendant lamp in very good condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Pink and Clear polyhedral-shaped Murano glass Grand Chandelier att. Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Pink and Clear polyhedral-shaped Murano glass Grand Chandelier By Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
This chandelier model is called "Poliedri" and was designed by Carlo Scarpa in the 1960s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Patinated Copper Pendant Lights, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three pendants with wonderful warm natural aged patina made of massive copper.
Very likely manufactured in Italy in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Each lamp has one socket for a medium or standard screw base bulb.
Measure: The height of the body without cord is 10.6 inch (27 cm).
The length and color (black or white) of the cord can be customized for your needs for free of charge.
There are two sets available. The price is for a set of three lamps.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo.
Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of impress...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'1 of 2' Large Kaiser Flush Mount Amber Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount ceiling light executed in Murano glass with brass finals on a wooden frame. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s.
Materials: Murano glass,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lights, Hammered Polished Brass, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of gorgeous pendants made of hammered solid brass. Each light has one medium base bulb.
They are repolished. The inside is painted white, aged and thus yellowed.
The length o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid century Modern chandelier having a brass frame with floral leaf glass motif. Twelve glass leafs attach to the brass frame to form a circular floral sunburst. Has been rewire for ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sconce Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
One left at the moment
Mid-Century Modern sconce attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950
Materials:
Opaline glass
Brass
Lacquered metal
Priced individually.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light Sconce, Hammered Patinated Brass, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous wall light made of polished hammered solid brass with great patina.
The shade can be rotated up and down and fixed at any position
It is rewired and takes one medium scre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of milk glass, brass
5x40W,E27 or E26 socket
With aged patina
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Red Cone Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely original cone chandelier from the 1950s by Baumann Kölliker which produced several high quality models for Stilnovo. Three bright red double co...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Bakalowits Pendant Lights Lanterns, Copper Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic lanterns or pendant lamps model no. 3210 by Bakalowits und Söhne, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The fixture is documented in the Bakalo...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Copper, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Italian Design Angelo Lelli Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressive eighteen-arm chandelier made of smoked brass with frosted murano glass lampshades attributed to Angelo Lelli, a rare iconic Mid Century Modern Italian design pendant with wonderful curved shape and beautiful decorative detailing designed by the founder and creative director of the celebrated lighting company Arredoluce.
18 scrolled arms branch out from a central sphere creating an eye-catching effect enhanced by tulip flower shaped brass bobeche each housing white frosted Murano glass lampshades. The tall lampshades have a conical form to simulate a stylized flower. The whole rests on round satin glass drip pans.
For something truly awe-inspiring, you need look no further, this large scale vintage chandelier is truly an elegant...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
XXL Grande Hotel Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Glass Globes 1960
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
XXL hotel chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia 1960s
This XXL grande hotel chandelier from the 1960s features a brass fixture and hand-blo...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tiered Oval Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval tiered chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks on a brass (gold) frame as pictured. The cha...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Big Chandelier/Zukov, 1950s
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, glass
- Re-polished
- Labeled
- Fully funktional
- Good, original condition.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Massimo Vignelli Blue and White Venini Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
Massimo Vignelli blue and white striped Murano glass pendant lamp designed for Venini glass. Solid brass hanging collar makes for a simple yet beautiful ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Josef Frank Mid-Century Three-Arm Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and charming Viennese modernist brass chandelier with three arms, designed by Josef Frank. In very good condition, it has still its original lampshades.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Francesco Rota Suspension Lamp 'Kin' 478 Satin Gold by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Kin' 478 designed by Francesco Rota in 2013.
Suspension lamp giving direct and diffused light. Metal turned body lamp. PMMA transparent diffuser. Manufactured by Ol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Two Grand Bohemian Chandeliers with Brass Fixtures and Hand-Blowed Frost
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two Grand Bohemian chandeliers with brass fixtures and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1960s
A pair of two large Bohemian chandeliers with a brass fixture was pr...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Chandelier by Jilove u Decina, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, metal, chrome
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Angeletti e Ruzza Suspension Lamp 'Lys' Anodic Bronze by Oluce
By Oluce, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Lys' designed by Angeletti e Ruzza in 2013.
Suspension lamp giving direct and diffused light. Metal structure and turned aluminium reflector. PMMA transparent diffu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cocoon pendant lamp Flos Achille Castiglioni
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Original vintage cocoon chandelier created in the 1960s from the inspiration of the Castiglioni brothers who created several models of the most varied shapes, for Flos brand.
The chandelier looks very worn, although structurally intact.
It has some imperfections, which has been restored, as in the photo, and that makes the right story to an iconic Italian piece.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier with 30 Handblown Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
A midcentury modernist large chandelier with 30 handblown opaline glass globes. The fixture is made of metal with a chrome-brass patina. Therefore an attractive color is visible on the metal. Thirty opaline glass globes are placed over three levels. These chandeliers are executed to a very high standard. The opaline glass globes diffuse the light beautifully, giving a soft, warm, welcoming glow. Completed with opaline glass and steel details, this giant chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Postmodern Targetti Sankey Chandelier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Targetti Sankey chandelier, made in chromed metal and plastic, Italy, 1970s.
This chandelier made out of five pipes, is a modern way to interpret lighting. With the pipes which present half of rubber body, they open up as if a flower. This chandelier is made out of chrome metal, plastic. Targetti Sankey has been designing and producing indoor and outdoor architectural light fixtures...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pendants in Satin Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, satin glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a frosted glass orb which has a round opening un...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Grand Midcentury Flushmount, Chandelier in Structured Glass and Brass, Europe
Located in Almelo, NL
Extreme 62" large flushmount chandelier, in glass and brass, Europe, 1960s.
Wonderful and very heavy quality flushmount chandelier made in Europe, manufactured, circa 1960s. The c...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Oval Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval Italian chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks on a nickel frame, as pictured. The chandelier has been rewired for American use ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamps, metal, opaline glass, plastic, Europe, 1970s
Minimalist pendant lamps with drop-shaped glass shade. The lamps hang on metal stems that end in a cylindric ceiling...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Ridge Chandelier Light with Geometric Aluminium and Opal Globe Bulb
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Ridge chandelier is made from 4 cast aluminium columns composed into a cross formation with cream necks and matte globes. Each column is individually cast by hand highlighting the raw aluminium qualities.
The geometric shapes echo early 20th century sculptors such as Brancusi and Noguchi with an essence of Art deco and mid-century modern style.
The ridged texture that gives the light its name is the result of the making process giving the light a tactile surface quality. The double curved, cream necks lead to matte opal globe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Le Grande XL Midcentury Chandelier In Brass & Structured Ice Glass, Austria 1950
Located in Almelo, NL
Le Grande XL Midcentury Chandelier In Brass & Structured Glass, Austria 1950
Wonderful and very heavy quality chandeliers made in Austria...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Tiered Tronchi Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round tiered chandelier. Consisting of tronchi cylindrical glass pieces. Each piece has a star or floral shape. The glass tr...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1 of 3 Bakalowits Chandeliers Pendant Lights No. 3330, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three impressive chandeliers, pendant lights model no. 3330 by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The price is per lamp. They will are ind...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
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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