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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Minimalist
Recognized Seller Listings
Itsu OY, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Itsu OY, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 17” Diameter
Bulb Spec...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Carlo Nason Tangerine Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
By Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass discs chandelier by designer Carlo Nason. A dense collection of handcrafted clear and tangerine colored "Incamiciato" Murano glass discs on a chromed steel struc...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s L51 Hanging Lights by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exuberant grouping of hand blown cased glass ceiling lamps of bulbous form in rich primary colors.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Oscar Torlasco Red Space Age 551 Pendant, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare 12 lights 551 spherical pendant by Oscar Torlasco in original red enamel with primary-colored inserts.
Price includes rewiring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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
Elegant French Holophane Glass Pendants
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ceiling lights, glass, coated steel, coated aluminum, France, 1950s
This set of perforated metal pendants is accompanied with a luminescent holophane bowl of glass. There are severa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 51.75” H x 22.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75” H x 3.25” W x 3.25” D...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva ‘AM/AS’ Pendant Lamp in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini, Franc Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, pendant lamp, chrome-plated metal, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1969
This well-constructed pendant lamp is part of a series nam...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Nickel
21st Century 6 Lune asymmetrical brass ceiling lamp, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large and striking Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce pair of original "6 Lune". An iconic design with clean architectural line. Ceiling light with six opaline glass s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model 62-401/3, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant model 62-402/3 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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.88” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.There is no ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Cristallo Antico" Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant “Cristallo Antico” chandelier made of handblown Murano glass with a delicate smoked tint. It has six branches with pendants, blown bobêches. The cups and candelabras are chro...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Franco Albini e Franca Helg, lampada a sospesione mod 2050 per Arteluce, 1963
Located in Milano, Lombardia
lampada a sospensione in metacrilato disegnata da Albini/Helg nel 1963 per Arteluce, dotata di una stecca cromata di sostegno a soffitto che allunga di un metro la misura indicata. L...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier with 12 Branches
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano amethyst glass chandelier with 12 branches, rewired for the US. Very clean design with smooth glass of the highest quality.
This fixture is c...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Black & Brass, Idman 1960s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by
Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 19” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.125” H x 22.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4” W...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pendant in Smoked Blown Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s
Blown glass pendant with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful appearance, it also creates a s...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Opal Glass Chandelier by Idman Oy, Finland Mid-20th Century
By Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish designers, deservedly referred to as the masters of Nordic lighting, were true pioneers of atmospheric glows and disciplined, functionalist models that were not short of subt...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opal, Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Denmark 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed brass, metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 23” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Max Ingrand Chandelier mod 1462 A for Fontana Arte in Brass & Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Fontana Arte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mixed Metal Brutalist Mid-Century Chandelier Custom Reproduction, USA 2018
Located in New York, NY
Dark and light patina on brass. Classic form. Wired to US standards.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Multicolored “Tronchi” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier from Italy with hand-blown glass elements in the “tronchi” shape. This fixture has amber, smoked, and clear glass and has been newly wired to fit US standards.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Rare Cesendello Pendant Light, Italy, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini rare and exquisite 'Cesendello' pendant light, Italy, 1920s. This lovely original pendant is made with blown Murano glass in a soft chestnut brown color w...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
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
Murano Glass Chandelier/Pendant Light
Located in Austin, TX
An assortment of lightly colored Murano glass curving pieces overlap to create this unique, contemporary, Murano glass chandelier or pendant light. Polished brass rod and canopy. Rew...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, faceted glass and beige brown fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3....
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 14 Blown Clear and White Glass Lanterns, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
ITALY, 1970s
A collection of 14 blown white and clear glass lanterns, with chromed metal mounts. Each individual piece is mouth blown resulting in different alignments of the white a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Murano Glass “Forcine” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass “forcine” chandelier in an aquamarine blue. This Italian piece features hand-blown cascading glass components that are supported by a brass structure. This fixture has b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" Model 9040, Brass Flowers, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
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
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): 20.5” H x 14.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25 ” H x 3.25” W x 3.25” D
S...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp with White Glass Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, metal, glass, Europe, 1970s
This atmospheric pendant is cylindrically shaped and executed in white glass, which results in a nice soft light-tone creating a lively ambience...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström 8-Armed Chandelier Brass Wood Fabric Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable 8-armed chandelier. Designed by Swedish Hans Bergström. Produced by his own firm Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s. Features brass, turned wood with brass ornaments, and white f...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged Brass, Diamantes 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
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Chromed Metal, Painted Shade, & Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Minimalist Mid-Century Modern lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman in the 1950s. The lamp features a chromed body with a bell-shaped opaline glass shade topped by a greysh green ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, Murano glass, Italy, 1960s
1960s Venetian chandelier composed of ruby red Murano glass. Handcrafted and executed with modern lines in combination with the elegance of V...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp "Turnip" Model A333 in Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Was Alvar Aalto inspired by a turnip in designing this lamp or was it called turnip later on because of the resemblance? No matter the answer, the design of this lamp is inspiring an...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier in Brass and Glass Tubular Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s.
A whimsical chandelier, made in the 1970s that boasts eight rounded brass arms, each adorned with a structured glass tube housing a delicat...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Finnish Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Attr. Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp that is most probably made by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features five lightbases w...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa
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
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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 Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Austrian Chandelier in Striped Satin Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, satin glass, brass, lacquered steel, Austria, 1950s
A beautiful mid-century Austrian design from the 1950s, reflecting the era's emphasis on clean lines and modernist el...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 'Beehive' Lighting Pendant in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, brass, Lucite, Germany, 1960s
This Mid-Century Modern lighting pendant from the 1960s presents a striking example of sculptural form meeting functional design. Its structur...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RAAK Pendants in Honey Yellow Tinted Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, pendant lamps, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s
These atmospheric pendant lamps feature honey-yellow tinted glass, producing a soft light that creates a lively ambiance in the roo...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Disc Iridescent Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs. Each disc element has an iridescent finish and is supported by the brass structure. It has been ne...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green painted metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.75” H x 19.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.2...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Metal, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, opaline glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 39” H x 27” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian pink Murano glass Chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian Ercole Barovier chandelier in rare Murano handblown pink glass with brass details.
This item presents two textured cups and two torchon glass rods details, all in the tone o...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, smoked glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s
Set of blown glass pendants with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Impressive 10 Arm Paavo Tynell Brass Chandelier Model 9017, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An impressive ten arm medusa chandelier model 9017 by Paavo Tynell for Taito. This large ceiling lamp has, as mentioned ten wavy arms at different heights joined together in the cent...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 3” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.
There is...
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1950s Austrian 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): 3.50” H x 2.5” 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
Pendants with Milky Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1960s
A milk glass pendant with contrasting black wiring that creates a convivial and easy feel. The opaque glass sphere creates a beautiful and warm...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.