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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany.
Beautiful minimalist design with downward-curved arms made of brass.
With a beautiful light patina on the brass. Made in the 1950s.
The Bakelite bags...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Adjustable Valinte UFO Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Fabric, Finland 1950
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern UFO Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Valinte c. 1950s, which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features a large UFO...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of large bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp create...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rattan & Frosted Glass Pendant by DORIA, Germany 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by DORIA Leuchten.
The fixture embodies mid-century modern design with its minimalist aesthetic and organic materials. It features a hand woven rattan outer shade, a white frosted glass diffuser at the center, and a sleek brass suspension rod with a white ceiling mount...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite chandelier, designed by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern elegance. Featuring a sophisticat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendants
By Cenedese
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy circa 2000s.
The Italian chandeliers are made of beige, terracotta and green-blue Murano glass elements.
The central rod...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 196
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wooden Rattan Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage pendant lamp from 1960s Italy is a beautiful example of natural craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Made entirely of bamboo, the lamp features a gracefully curved half-...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A
An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
A Cocoon ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The ceiling lamp was made in the design of the lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
The lampshade is made of resin. Very good vintage cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Good Size & Top Quality 2-Light Midcentury White & Grey Art Glass Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish Mid-Century Modern, 'swirling' circular pattern ceiling lamp.
This vintage light fixture has a beautiful look and feel and you will hardly ever find a light fixture fro...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior! Delightful cigar shape hanging p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. It is approx. 16" in diameter. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Pendant Lamp (1960s–1970s)
Vintage Italian pendant lamp from the 1960s–70s featuring a hand-blown glass shade in a warm cream color with a distinctive brown rim. The shade m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Amber glass Sputnik chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Murano Glass Suspension Lamp with Brass Rod 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cute Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier with Brass Rod.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petrol blue Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern petrol blue and clear-gold Murano glass chandelier Venini style, Italy 1980s
two chandeliers available - a pair.
Sold and priced individually.
The neoclassical sty...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s.
In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Textile, Teak
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, is a rare and extraordinary example of mid-century craftsmanship. Its round form, unusual for ceiling lamps of...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair Murano Discs Pendants
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This pair of pendants are made with 2 hand blown glass discs. Each disc an LED light source. The post and the canopy are in brass. This design is unique and elegant.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant lamp LS-120 - Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This pendant lamp, the LS-120, consists of four layers of hand-blown opaline glass from the islands of Murano. This is, so far known, the only opaline version of this lamp.
The diffe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
Beautiful and shiny full brass double pendant lights of big diamet...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Sunburst motif
Material: Brass
Origin: France (circa 1960)
Co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Lampiatta Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, produc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition.
From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin.
These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Orange 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 an o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Functionalist Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling lights with decorated glass shade and base in brass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in goo...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the half shells in green Murano glass, very beautiful and particular. Linear Murano chandelier, simpl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Douglas Mont Pair of 'In The Air' 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' Pair of 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive silver Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 21 x E14 small bulb and function on voltage from 110 till 240 volts.
Light bulbs are not...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, is a rare and extraordinary example of mid-century craftsmanship. Its round form, unusual for ceiling lamps of...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Teak
Gaia, Murano White and Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that breathe new life into the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. It provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10.0"
Chain/...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4 cocoon pendant lamp from goldkant glow according to the design of friedel wauer from the 1960s.
A pendant lamp that can be used like a standing lamp. The lamp consists of fou...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This versatile collection of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Petite Murano Glass Tubes Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Fantastic mid-century pendant lights by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 10 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to ins...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
French Mid-century Thread Pendant Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century pendant chandelier, France, 1970s. Made of a fine wire stretched over a wooden frame. Height : 33"(84cm) can be shortened at the size you want, Diameter : 18"(46cm...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Thread, Wood
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model 62-004/3, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant model 62-004/3 from the Stockmann catalogue. The lamp features a brass body with a decorated and perforated bowl with a crystal and glass d...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
Original condition
Original crystal parts
The shades are replaced ( new )
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970.
The chandelier is made of clear Murano glass: top and bottom central glasses are textured and tran...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant.
Executed in matte finish opaline glass and painted metal with a custom fabricated period style ceiling plate for mount...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini (IT, c. 1970s).
Large capsule shaped pendants featuring a scavo glass technique, allowing for intoxicating visual spotting. Each light hol...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Glass and Golden Steel Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari glass and steel Gilded. Twenty glasses distributed on three levels with embellishment of golden plates. Illuminat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.