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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
Green Murano Glass Petal Chandelier with Gold-Toned Support, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Suspension lamp composed of over 100 individually handcrafted petal-shaped elements in green Murano glass. The petals are arranged in overlapping layers around a central structure in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monolite, Brass and Ivory-toned Onyx sculptural chandelier, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Monolite is a unique brass and ivory-toned onyx chandelier designed by Silvio Piattelli. It combines classical materials with modern design to create a truly timeless piece. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Carbon Fiber ‘Flying Disc’ Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Carbon fiber ‘Flying Disc’ suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer
This extremely lightweight yet sizable creation comes to us from the brilliant imagination of Ingo Maurer, one of the most...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo original brass and opal glass attr Italy, 1950s' (12 lights)
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Grande lampadario originale Stilnovo in vetro opalino e ottone del 1950. The frame with central red insert, opaline Murano glass inverted lampshades with gold brass frame, clear.
Dif...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"3 Suns" Pendulum Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pendulum " 3 Suns" chandelier in brass and sculpted Murano glass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Murano by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1968
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century Pendant chandelier,
mixture of opalescent and clear Murano glass,
by Carlo Nason for Mazzega,
Italy 1968
Very heavy!
Rewired.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Pandant Lamp Nordic Style in Metal and Glass by Glashütte Limburg 80s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Midcentury Pandant Lamp Nordic Style in Metal and Glass by Glashütte Limburg 80s
Gorgeous pendant lamp made of strong metal varnished in off-white color, and white glass, produced i...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Exquisitely restored brass starburst chandelier with gold-flecked glass bobeches by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Signed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Set of Two
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These pendant lights were made in France in the 1950s. The lamps have got white opaline pleated glass lampshades and brass holders. They have got French B22 sockets and have been rew...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP1' Pendant for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP1' in Silver for Verpan. New, current production.
The Spiral collection is not only a great example of Panton’s experimental approach to colours and shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Carlo Nason Style Chandelier
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Nason style chandelier.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s.
Murano glass, chrome plated metal.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Height ( ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970's White Plexi Dijkstra Lampen "Witch Hat" Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Dijkstra Lampen white plexi 'Witch Hat' pendant in the style of the "Semi" lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Dijkstra Lampen. In ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plexiglass
Pendant Light, Orange Plexiglass Black Metal, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pendant lamp made of a perforated metal belt and orange plexiglass, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The acrylic glass has been blown through t...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Bell Pendent Chandeliers
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline bell shaped hand blown glass pendant chandeliers.
In original condition ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s chandelier attributed to Gino Sarfatti in chrome-plated brass and opaline glass.
Located in Palermo, IT
Large rationalist 1940s chandelier lamp made of chrome-plated brass and white opaline glass, with one light point, working.
The chandelier has a diameter of 54 cm, and the height inc...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 36 lattimo glass "rondini"
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental "rondini" glass. The glasses are very high qua...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Square Italian Mod-century Venini Chandelier 1960 Minimal Modern Design
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini Chandelier Murano glass 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Cocoon Lamp Ceiling Lamp by Hans Bergstrom
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare cocoon ceiling lamp 'Model C1137' by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan.
Hans Bergström was a renowned Swedish designer, known for his contributions to lighting desi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Circle Candy Chandelier Brass and Murano Glass , Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lighting lamp flush mount in brass and Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections due to handmade a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s.
This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy.
It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder.
It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment.
Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter
Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter
This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina.
Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D
St...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Mini Hues Of Rose Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Mini Hues Of Rose Pendant Light - Two Available
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Mini pendant ceiling light designed by Poul Henningsen. In th...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lacquer
Brass Delta Grande chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The “Delta Grande” ceiling lamp, crafted by the renowned designer Sergio Mazza for the prestigious manufacturer Artemide, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design from Ital...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lucite Chandelier in Style of Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Lucite Chandelier in Style of Kalmar
Original condition
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Pendant Glass Bicolre Murano Ice Frost Model, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant cascade with large leaves glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This unique Mazzega pendant cascade in ice...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Flower Pendant Light
By Carlo Maderno, Mazzega
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Carlo Nason was a renowned Italian designer known for his exceptional work in glass lighting and furniture. His designs, often crafted from hand-blown Murano glass, are highly collec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Orange Pendant Light designed by Kazuo Motozawa, Staff, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning pendant light designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany 1970s
High quality made in Germany made of chrome and metal. Small signs of age.
The pendant needs 1 x E27 St...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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
Red Murano glass chandelier Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Large red Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Venini style, Italy 1980s.
A shiny carmine red handmade Murano glass chandelier, with gold plated mounts.
The neoclassical style...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern space age metal chrome chandelier ceiling pendant lightning light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Very special round Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Seguso, Carlo Nason, Poliarte, Esperia, Angelo Brotto, Stilnovo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Flower Lotus Pendant Pull Down Light, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very stylish vintage pendant light in shape of a lotus flower. Brass armature and smoke glass shades.
Hollywood regency lighting style! It has a Pull down mechanism. Made in the late...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Mid-Century Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, Barcelona, 1978s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Exceptional and unique Mid-Century Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: T-0550. This fixture was designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) during 1978s.
The condit...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White Lampros Pendant by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Lampros pendant designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and produced by Stilnovo in the 1970s.
This disc-shaped model consists of a white aluminium shade and three chromed metal refle...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa Transparent and Smoked Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano transparent and smoked glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensio...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Bubble Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Bubble' pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1970s.
Two identical pieces available!
Executed in plast...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Palmette Chandeliers or Pendants in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Hollywood Regency leaf design palm flush mounts or pendants. Manufactured by Ferro Art. Spain, 1950s
Each one featuring a metal structure accented by leaves displayed in the shape of a palm tree / palmette.
They will be a nice addition to a bathroom hanging over a double vanity area, also interesting in a corridor or above a dining area or kitchen's table.
They can be used as pendants or as ceiling light fixtures (removing the chain and the canopy).
Three lights each.
On sale as a set
Overall measures (including chain and brown canopy): 44 cm diameter x 52 cm height // 17,32 in diameter x 20,47 in height
Measures flush mounted: Diameter 44 cm diameter x 20 cm height ( 17,32 in diameter x 7,87 in height )
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of light fixtures and pendants is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Other Ferro Art lighting items is also avaliable at our storefront.
Palm Ceiling Light...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Italian Clear Amber Murano Glass Midcentury Chandelier by AVMazzega, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Italian amber clear Murano glass midcentury chandelier. This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Venice (Italy) for the company “AV Mazzega”.
The c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Modern Chandelier "Frida" 16 Lights, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful modern chandelier Stilnovo style, structure in brass with opaline light. 16 big exterior globe.
Diameter opaline 14 cm.
Bulb E14.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Amber Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Murano, Venezia
The chandelier you see in the photo is a vintage chandelier, designed in 1980 by Kalmar. It is composed of 49 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 5 bulbs that create wonde...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Three Carlo Nason chandelier. Italy c1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
Set of three Carlo Nason for Mazzega chandelier
Each chandelier consists of two pieces of heavy Murano glass
Two E27 bulbs to each fixture.
All in very good condition.
Glass sh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
2 available in stock
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Round White Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Superb chandelier for its characteristic concave circular structure, unique design for the brass housing of the spheres.
The chandelier has a polished brass structure, it is compose...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, Temde, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a brass frame made by Temde.
Wonderful light effect.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Glass Kreta Pendant Lamp by Jacob E. Bang, 1960s
By Jacob Bang
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple glass pendant from the danish manufacturer fog & mørup based on a design by jacob e. Bang from the 1960s.
a minimalist design that impress...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Garcia & Cumini 'Spokes 3’ Metal Suspension Lamp in White for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Garcia & Cumini 'Spokes 3’ metal suspension lamp in white for Foscarini
Designed by Cumini + Garcia and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice on the legendary island of Murano, where generations of master craftsman have skillfully used their unmatched imagination and skill to create the most innovative works of light into the modern era.
The ‘Spokes 3’ is fabricated with thoughtful attention to detail, use of high quality materials and incomparable rigor and passion. Inspired by aviaries and antique Asian lanterns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
LS 116 Blue Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rotterdam, NL
LS 116 Murano glass pendant designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by A.V. Mazzega in the 1960s.
The model is composed of two glass parts. The lower part is partly bell-shaped and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian Large Midcentury Ice-Glass Murano Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Large and gorgeous Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s. This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This piece is composed by 36 units of Ice-glass blocks (...
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1670s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
HugeAnthroposophical Wall or Ceiling Lamp Made of Hard Plastic by Rudolf Dörfler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp come with 3 x E27 / E26 edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 Volt. Delivery without bulb
A very large, imposing and ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Ceiling Light Little Model in the Style of Helen Tynell, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
German ceiling lamp mid-century little model.
In the style of Helena Tynell.
Good original condition.
If you like it please see our two others simi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A stunning Murano glass ceiling lamp from Italy, dating back to the 1960s. This exquisite piece features a unique hat-shaped shade made from high-quality Murano glass, showcasing be...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
La Murrina Mid-Century Modern Crystal White Selle Murano Glass Chandelier, 1988
By La Murrina
Located in Murano, Venezia
A very elegant chandelier, with glass elements called "Selle". Designed by La Murrina in 1988, the chandelier in the picture consists in the repetition of 109 elements stained with a...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950. Five-arm chandelier with colorful acrylic top half shades and opaline glass bottom dif...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A losange cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has a design similar to the lightings made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original resin and ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Synthetic
Signed Danish Ceramic Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Perfect 1970s danish ceramic lamp signed. 1x E27 / Model A.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Murano three-tier SMOKED Ferns Glass chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 48 splendid SMOKED glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art, the weight of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, 12" OAH
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alberto Donà Midcentury Champagne Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color Champagne elements.
This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 238 elements called Poliedri.
The device contains nine E26 / 27 bulb...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.