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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
Olive green Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Olive green Murano glass chandelier, Venini style Italy circa 1980s. Two chandeliers - a pair available. Sold and priced individually. The mid-century chandeliers design has a pineap...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish Height is customisable
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century modern Murano venetian glass chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano Glass Floral Rezzonico Chandelier 1960s This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Venetian craftsmanship from the 1960s. Expertly handcrafted from Murano blown glas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass Leaf & Chrome Venini Chandelier Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite large chandelier attributed to the legendary atelier of Venini in Italy, circa 1980s. It features a lot of leaf motif hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shades. T...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Kaiser Sputnik Molecular Shape Chandelier, 12 Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium shaped chandelier with 12 opal glasses. High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

3 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel (1 pair + 1 similar)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Three fine French Mid-Century cylinder-shaped flush mounts / ceiling lights in enameled glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holophane). ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Round Italian Murano Chandelier Pink Gold Color 1970s Leaves Flowers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Italian Murano Chandelier Pink Gold Color 1970s Leaves Flowers
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Large three-Tier Murano PINK Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large PINK glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century Di...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Huge Murano chandelier multicolor quadriedri – 242 prism - Mariangela model
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 242 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purpl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand Dimensions: 8"w x 4"d x 29"h Designer: Max Ingrand Manufacture: Fontana Arte Material: Brass with Glass Diffuser Italy, c1960s VNT1461
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Erik Hoglund Large Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large rare mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s. Height: (light fixture only) - 41.33 inches Totaly heig...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

12-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Cream Fabric Shades, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic twelve-arm Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier made of brass with organically curved arms and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Aust...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D Stem Length (inches): 19.5" Chain/rod can be adjusted duri...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage French Wood and White Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage wooden and white glass decorated ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood

Pine & Fabric 5-light Chandelier, Sweden 1970s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Design Pine Chandelier, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern The light features a beautifully crafted five-arm design made from solid pine wood, showcasing the warm tones and natural grain typical of 1970s Swedish design. Each arm is topped with a classic tapered white fabric shade, providing a soft, diffused glow. Suspended from a simple white ceiling canopy via a long, slender rod, the chandelier embodies the Scandinavian ethos of functional elegance and natural materials. Its turned wood details evoke traditional craftsmanship, while the overall form maintains a clean, minimalist silhouette—making it a timeless piece suited to both vintage and modern interiors. The white clip...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Pine

Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Resin and metal Hanging lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Maximum height with cable: 77 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST U...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Small Original 1950s, 2 x Glass Hanging Lamp by DORIA, Asia Style
Located in Berlin, BE
This very delicate and small, but no less effective hanging lamp consists of two lampion-like glass shades, which are held apart by a brass rod. Asia Style. Manufacturer: DORIA Leuc...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Gavotte' no. '3762/M 6' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Parchment lampshades hang ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Cocoon Ball Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon ball pendant lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. With a single bulb holder for a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Amethyst Purple and White Swirl Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Amityville, NY
An absolutely beautiful mid century modern vintage Murano blown glass ceiling pendant light in a swirl of amethyst purple and milky white. C...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s. The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century German Red Glass Pendant Lamps from Peill & Putzler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Glass pendulum from the renowned manufacturer cleaner in a very special colors. The luminaire bodies made of red over -the -run glass show an elegant drop of drops. They...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Plastic

Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige 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

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Brass

Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 pink lattimo glass petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
1970’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

1970s Glass Ceiling Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible,
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Murano glass Chandelier -100 amber Felci glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 100 large amber glass leaves felci plus a glass sphere used as a pink...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Orange Clear Glass Light fixture, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful light fixture in the style of Mazzega, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). a bi-colored (clear and orange) hand blown glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 multicolored glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are pink, yellow and green, which makes the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s. This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 special lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design w...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N, a true work of ...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo

Large Barovier Toso Gold Dusted Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large gold dusted Murano glass and 24 karat gold - plated brass chandelier by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 8 x e14 for standa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
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 German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

American Designer, Chandeliers, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric chandeliers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75” H x 18” W x 12” D Dimensions of Mount: 1....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of 2 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The price is ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Amazing Murano Glass Candelier, 185 Iridescent Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 iridescent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) height...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1 ) Purple was a very popular mid century color in Scandinavia. It was also the first color ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect foil for our hand crafting and signature stitching to both tiers of upholstered shade edges, our signature bronzed armatures, and our removable linen diffuser. Joe Ceiling Lamps come in two proportions. Pictured is our 700 diameter x 350 deep size shown in powder blue. Joe Ceiling Lamps work individually or in pairs in hallways, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways and individually, projecting a soft useful ambient light. Depending on fabric and stitching selection, Joe Ceiling Lamp is a strong style statement, or a quietly glowing volume of light. Joe Ceiling Lamp is the companion of our Joe Pendant Lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Czech Antique Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech opaline pendant light Acorn, B A vintage opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative acorn shape. The...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

White Opaline Mat Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by menswear, is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V fo...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink lattimo glass petal
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Gaia, Murano 5 Black and 2 White Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection is a series of lighting spheres that reintroduce a classic Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers endless possibilities, al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulb. Wired an...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Teak, Rope

RESERVED: Large Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Clear Tube Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large clear 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

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Blown Glass

Huge Italian Waterfall Chandelier Eighteen Lights Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design. 60x125 cm (DxH) Made of brass and with mate glass globe shades, i...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Blue Murano leaves chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s. The mid-century chandelier is made of blue Murano glass leaves and a gold plated frame. The Mura...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Stilnovo, Pendant Lights, Brass, Copper, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, copper and white opaline glass pendant lights designed and produced in Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.8” H x 7” W x 7“ D Dimensions of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Venini chandelier glass with gilt gold structure , italy 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb italian chandelier, with6 bulbs of glass venini with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This superb c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Purple Mid Century Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Seguso style, Italy 1980s. The hand blown chandelier is made of a thin delicate light purple color Murano glass. The curved Murano a...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Blue Murano glass Neoclassical chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large sky blue & clear Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s The large chandelier has 8 lights/arms and gold plated & brass mounts. The Mediterranean blue color makes it very Arty, decorative lighting fixture. The Italian chandelier has a chain and second clear glass canopy - making its height adjustable. The height without the chain is: 30.31 inches. The total drop with the chain is: 50 inches. (can be adjusted) The Murano glass chandelier is professionally rewired for the US (or for European standards upon request) The blue Murano glass vintage...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

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.

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