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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Rare Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design by Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three + three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with new...
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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Modern, 5 Arm Chandelier, Attr. Hans Bergström, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This Swedish Mid-Century Modern chandelier from the 1950s features five elegantly curved brass arms, each fitted with a softly tapered textile shade. Its minimalist silhouette and re...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass, Brass & Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Elegant Swedish Grace era Pendant, 1930s to 1940s.
This 1930s Swedish pendant lamp is a refined example of Art Deco or early modernist design, characterized by a harmonious combinat...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, Lehmann Keramik, 1960s
By Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large ceramic pendant light with a special shape and traditional ornamentation.
This impressive lamp is a unique piece that was specially made for a summer house on langeland. An im...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Jute
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Round Green Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of green glazed ceramic and have 14 holes in it. The pendant is glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. The...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
Located in Hanover, MA
The Holy Grail of Lightolier's mid-century Claremont collection with five enameled champagne art glass rays or beams of light shaped like a folded paper airplane created by Carl Mose...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s, Beautiful and excellent brass chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Ten brass arms with E28 screw fittings in two length to support the art glass vases a...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass amber petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside). 7 levels. Nickel plated meta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Large Jefferson "DORIC" Moonstone Glass Plafonnier with Attractive Brass Fitting
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Jefferson "Doric" Moonstone Glass Plafonnier – Art Nouveau to Deco Transitional with Brass Fittings
A rare and beautifully detailed plafonnier light, this 14-inch Jefferson “D...
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1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Opaline Pendant Light Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Opaline Pendant Light Circa 1930s
- Steel top
- Step Opaline glass shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Comes with 120cm of stem and original ceiling cap
- German ~ 1930s
- 40cm ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French alabaster pendant light with brass aged (antiqued) finish fittings in the Directoire style. Interior lighting uses 3 candelabra size bulbs bulbs (led recommended). Newly wired...
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requires o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ettore Sottsass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ‚Bruco‘ chandelier designed by Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre / Poltronova in 1970. Minimalist chrome structure with a large methacrylate diffuser. Very nice original conditi...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds.
This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with sky-blue glass bowl and Wood
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with sky-blue glass bowl and Wood, 1930-1940s
Gorgeous pendant light originally produced in Italy in the Art Deco period.
The pendant has a light sky-...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overal...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Rope Chandelier by Audoux Minet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, large and decorative chandelier is all made of rope. This is a French work by famous designers Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet - Audoux-Minet. Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
$4,096 Sale Price
30% Off
Jugendstil Art Nouveau Hammered Copper and Glass Ceiling Light, 1910s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fine Swedish Jugendstil suspension light from the 1910-1920s. The body is made of copper, entirely hammered. There are three lights embedded around the rim and a central one with a c...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$2,127 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage French Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Adjustable in height
Minimal height 120 cm / 47”
Maximum height 250 cm / 100”
Size ceiling hook 10,5 cm / 4”
Weight:...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange-colored etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten pendant lamp Kjolen, parchment & oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish Arts and Crafts pendant lamp, Kjolen (The Skirt), designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten, d...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak, Parchment Paper
Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Beech wood Chandelier by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Scandinavian Modern Beech Wood Chandelier designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A center-piece for a beautiful home.
* Pendant light in bend beech wo...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Zeiss Ikon IK180 Mercury Mirror Glass Pendant Lights
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer
aluminum top
2 meter / 80" black cotton flex
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp create...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Two-part prismatic glass reflector supported by original aged copper gallery and clip...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Harco Loor Post Modern Stainless Steel & Glass Strawberry 12 Light Chandelier
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Strawberry suspension features stainless steel bendable arms with glass shades and trinkets in multicolor. Features Murano glass art trinkets.
Dimensions:
32" h x 32" diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch 1920s Grey Brown Enamel Cast Iron Garage Workshop Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch 1920s old garage workshop light
Grey Brown enamel with cast iron top
White interior
Weight: 6.50 kg / 14.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
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1920s Dutch Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo '1158' Pendant Lamp Model
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, pendant, model '1158', satin glass, coated aluminum, brass, Italy, 1950s
A mid-century lighting piece designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo in the 1950s. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's patinated tole chandelier with 12 lights. Openwork cup holders depicting birds.
Measurements:
Drop: 40"
Diameter: 52"
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made Brown and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy qu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres.
Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized.
11 lamp ho...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
This chandelier by Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy during the 1940s, reflects the studio’s centuries-old mastery of V...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Pendants in Polished Aluminum, Bronze & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco Machine Age industrial pendants, American-made around 1935, embodies the era’s dynamic fusion of form and function. Crafted from polished aluminum, bronze, and ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame.
This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight, Germany, circa the 1970s.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendan...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Art Deco Philips 'Phililite' Dutch Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By Philips
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant pair of conical opaline lights made by Philips. c.1920
Manufactured in the Netherlands, a classic and timelessly designed pendant light. Opaline glass with o...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French White Mat Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted glass pendant lights
Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex
More in stock 50x, small differences in the edges. Good to combine.
Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$164 / item
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 BLUE glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (BLUE and white "lattimo") in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage blue Murano pendant lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano ball pendant lamp by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s.
Stilnovo manufacture from Italy, founded in 1946, is a beacon in post-World War II Italian design, left ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.0"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Semi Mat Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Semi mat opaline glass pendant
Metal with brass top.
2 meter black flex
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large French Two-tier Gilt-Bronze and Crystal French Chandelier. Chandelier features a gracefully scrolled gilt-bronze frame adorned with an opulent cascade of hand-cut crystal prism...
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
10-light Murano Glass "Tronchi" Chandelier Toni Zuccheri For Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, IT
10-light Glass "Tronchi" Murano Glass Chandelier attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Intact and in good condition.
Height 70 cm, diameter 50 cm.
Metal structure.
E 27 lamps...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Nickel-Plated Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/cut crystal chandelier made in the 1960s.
Brass frame fitted with six E14 sockets, rich hangings from the various faceted crystal.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
White Bakelite and brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 196
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$679 Sale Price
65% Off
Large Vintage “Tree” Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's amber Italian blown glass chandelier in the shape of tree with branches and birds. 6 lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 70"
Diameter: 40"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Angelo Lelii certified brass and glass pendant light by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare chandelier in brass and opaline glass, designed by Angelo Lelii, produced by Arredoluce in the 1950s, with original authenticity label issued by the Arredoluce archive.
The l...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642
Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Large Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Experience the beauty of Italian craftsmanship with this magnificent large pendant light, designed by th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 36 White Disks
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,5...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Kastholm Pendant Lamp by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple slats pendant light from Danish producer Nordisk Solar, designed by Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius from the 60s. Here is an old original from Nordisk Solar and no curren...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 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.
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