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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XV
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very nice Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant.
The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Fantastic design and an asset to any home.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Modern Brass and Milk Glass Chandelier by Lamperti
By Lamperti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive 1970s chandelier by Lamperti composed of three spherical milk glass shades housed in anodized aluminum 'cradles,' all supported by tubular brass stems / canopy. Elegant fo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight by Achille Castiglioni Italy 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight by Achille Castiglioni in aluminum. Original fair condition. The diameter and height given applies to the lampshade.
Please note: Lamp should be fi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano glass chandelier and nickel-plated metal structure. The shiny nickel armor supports 52 large clear glass tubes that have a slightly hammered effect to create
a...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Hillebrand Orange Gold 'Confetti' Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of fun and unique Hillebrand pendants made around 1970 in Europe.
The colors of the murano glass give the light a playful look. When lit, the pendant fills the room with a so...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Midcentury chandelier from France, 1950s.
Body of solid wrought iron.
Diameter 33" - 84 cm.
Height fixture 35" - 89 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Pendant /Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, chrome
2x E27 or E26 socket
With aged patina
Re-polished
Original condition.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
"Campana" Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
The "Campana" ten-arm chandelier is a stunning statement piece with design elements of both Italian or French modernism and Hollywood Glam.
Shown in brass and "Midnight" enamel. Massive (over 7 feet long) oval or ovoid.
Total dimensions as shown are 48" H total drop x 88.5" W x 66.25" D
Enamel color may be specified. Standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or cost for these colors and they may all be produced in satin or high gloss finishes. You may also specify nearly anything in the RAL color chart.
This piece is also fully customizable with a 5-6 week lead time. The height, drop rod and wing span can be adjusted to suit any room. The frame can be made in any metal finish including antique, brushed or mirrored brass, mirrored or brushed nickel, blackened steel, brushed copper, mirrored copper (rose gold) etc.
This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs are not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components.
Striking design scaled to work well in a dining room, foyer or entryway. Lovely in a master suite, living room or glam room...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
White Acrylic Pendant Golf Ball Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Erco Leuchten 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Erco Leuchten, Germany Lüdenscheid, 1960s.
A very rare, interesting and decorative lamp.
Fully functional.
With an E27 socket. Works with 2...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rattan Ceiling Lamp by Breuer for Troy Lighting, USA, c. 2000s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, limited edition Organic Modern chandelier by the Breuer Collection for Troy Lighting. Featuring a hand-woven donut shape this elegant chandelier is constructed fr...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Impressive three-Tier Murano SMOKED Glass Tube Chandeliers - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large SMOKED glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Italian Murano Glass Blue and Ice Color Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary chandeliers is composed by light blue and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi'
by 20 cm high.
There are 13 E 27 light bulbs .
Available also a pair.
With the same gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Flower Shaped 1970s Swedish Braided Brown Pendant
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flower shaped organic modern braided warm brown rattan pendant. Eight sides in two layers with olive green edges and light brown thread to form a soft organic modern shape. Black fit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan, Braid
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
High quality and in very good conditi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Majestic Murano Palmette Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Luxury Palmette murano glass chandelier made with 94 original crystal glasses .
Bronze metal frame.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces.
12-light bulbs, E27 dimension
Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. The light is made of an aluminium body and five ice glass parts.
Measurements:
Height 40 cm
Diameter 19 cm
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal and resin pendant lamp. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Black Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/6
Design by Gino Sarfatti
With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sarfatti’s beautiful interpretations of the luminous sphere is reintroduced. The r...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair Murano Pink Petal Ceilng Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 Murano pink glass petals (pink with white spot) in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 19,20 inc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Space Age Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Five Amber Glass Balls, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier.
Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 5 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb.
They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixtu...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Champagne Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6.
Champagne Mount.
Manufactured by Astep.
Model 2042/6
Design by Gino Sarfatti
With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
French 1960s Aluminum Chandeliers by Cesar Putzeys
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1960s aluminum chandelier by Cesar Putzeys.
Matching sconces are available.
Creation Cesar Putzeys, 1966.
Reference: Exposition "Lumiere ; je pense a vous!" Par...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large & Great Condition 3 Light Mid-Century Modern Glass Flush Mount W Teak Wood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern design ceiling light with teak wood and circular pattern in the glass shade.
This vintage light fixture has a beautiful look and feel and you will hardly ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Three Midcentury Ceiling Lights by AWF, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Set of three ceiling pendants in painted steel with opaline glass shade and acrylic cover. Designed and made in Norway by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker from circa 1960s second half. The lam...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare Eight Arms Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 8 arm and silk shades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for Kalmar Vienna. This one was produced in the 1950s.
The brass part...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Transparent Glass Pendant Lamp by Koch & Lowy for Peill and Putzler, 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A round pendant lamp by Koch & Lowy for Peill and Putzler made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its beautiful transparent glass. The lamp has a Space Age design.
The ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Midcentury Glass and Brass 8-Arm Chandelier Mazzega Attributed, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier attributed to Mazzega and made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its eight brass arms, each of it with a heavy Murano glass element.
The li...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis XV Style Cast-Bronze Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental highly significant candelabra in Louis XV style.
Unusual, finely engraved and cast bronze. Balustrade formed, profile-framed corpus connected with wide, ornamental reliefed, hoops, crowned by sunbeams. There from, four curved light arms, ending in bell formed traffic-light style. On the wide hoop, can be found Rococo cartouches. Under which are profiled medallion-like framing Provenance: Princess Shwikar (King Farouk...
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20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Monumental Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary chandelier on 7 levels composed by 165 'Tronchi' 30 cm high glasses.
Brass frame.
Eighteen-light bulbs E 14.
Measure: Height 175 cm without chain.
Available also ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Doria XXL Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Doria XXL pendant, Germany 1970s.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Artek Pendant Light A331 “Beehive“ by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The A331, nicknamed “Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for homes and public spaces alike, “Beehive” creates a warm, diffuse light when switche...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Majestic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier made with 163 precious glasses on four levels.
Gold painted metal frame.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces.
12-light bulbs...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limberg Bubbled Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg pendant hanging ceiling lights with heavy smoked thick bubbled lozenge-shaped glass shades. The shade is suspended from a metal whi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 6 Petite Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s
Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
Each Pendant requires one E14 small bulb with 40W max.
Light ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant
2 meter black cotton flex
brass top
Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have b...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Glass Pendant, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Glass,Brass
Adjustable height
With aged patina
1x E27 or E26 bulb
Good Original condition
US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergstrom produced by Atelje Lyktan, Model 166 Ceiling Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft r...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Two Austrolux Chandeliers, Austrian, 1950s
By Austroluxe
Located in Wien, AT
Two Austrolux chandeliers, Austrian, 1950s
Original condition
12 bulbs.
Price and sell per piece.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vistosi Multi-Color Glass Pendant Midcentury 1950s Italian Design Ceiling Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Brescia, IT
Pendant lamps
by Vistosi, 1950s
Colored glass
Black metal frame
Brass details
Measure: height 115 cm
diameter shade 13 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen Pendant Lighting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Louis Poulsen pendant light is a stunning lighting fixture known for its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. It features a sleek and elegant Silhouette, designed to il...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, galvanized steel and glass pendant lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches): 1.86 x 4.10 x 4.10 (Height x ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist three-tier white metal light fixture with suspended concentric rings by Prescolite, USA, circa 1950. Rewired; takes a standard U.S. bulb, 150 watts max.
Reminiscent of li...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade.
This handcr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage pink glass pendant lamp Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold the exquisite vintage charm of this pink glass lamp, hailing from the artistic landscape of 1950s Italy. Its delicate pink hue evokes a sense of softness, coziness, and comfor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1 of the 2 Purple Clear Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria. Floral pendants in clear and purple tinted mazzega murano glass.
Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a me...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large clear glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Gold Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions:41,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Green Midcentury Hanging Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, 1950s
By Bent Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large Danish ceiling light designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark and manufactured in the late 1950s. The light consists of a green lacquered shade with a wavy bottom edge, a ce...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Cylindrical Flush Mount by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A 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
Materials
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful glass pendant lamp from the 1980s.
Very fine and beautiful design that fits wonderfully into any room.
The high-quality glass creates a beautiful and very com...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold. 18 lights spread a magical light. Measures: diameter 156...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Iridescent Grit Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent grit discs in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have the particularity of reflecting a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Luna Sospensione, Ceiling Lamp by Gio Ponti for TATO
Located in Gargallo, NO
Pendant lamp with polycarbonate shade and brass metallic accents in various finishings, designed by Gio Ponti and re-edited by TATO since 2017.
Bulbs: 3xLED E27-220V or E26-110V (not...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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