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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Jugendstil
Phillips Louis Kallf Midcentury Pendant Light Dutch
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in Verviers, BE
This very stylish vintage Philips pendant lamp was designed in the 1950s by the lighting design department of the renowned Dutch Philips in Eindho...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals.
Stunning size and quality !
Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs.
Measures: Diameter 48 cm.
He...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers - 36 smoked glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large smoked glass tubes in a star shape.
Period:late 20th centur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Large Gold Plated Sixteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely large Italian sixteen arms gilt metal chandelier.
Measures: Diameter 90 cm.
Height 90 cm.
The light requires sixteen single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palwa Sciolari Brass and Faceted Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Absolutely gorgeous Palwa brass gilt and crystal chandelier.
Measure: Total height 100 cm.
This light has eight E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Impressive three-Tier Murano SMOKED 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 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
Brass White Opaline Milk Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White industrial hanging lamp.
Brass and opaline glass.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with five E14 bulbs and one E27 bulb.
Measures: Diameter 50 cm.
Height fixture 38 and 67 cm.
Total height with the chain 130 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 87 Murano glass discs Amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in six rows, forming a pyramid. A pair is available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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
White Vintage Pagoda Form Chandelier with Monkey
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage chandelier with asian motifs crafted in wood featuring a pagoda form top, carved drapery, wooden tassels, carved monkey, faux bamboo arms and supports and an artich...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Paint
Stunning Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful simplicity in this Murano glass Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier having light smoked greyish glass with silver leaf pinstripes on the bobeches. 12 arms, original ceili...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy.
...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amazing Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 41 Glass Amber Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) height...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
White Cone Glass Pendant Light New Polished Nickel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1990s white glass cone glass shade pendant light. Features new polished nickel finish hardware. Cleaned and rewired. Please note, this item is located in on...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Murano Glass Chandelier with 40 Glass Leaves
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Murano glass chandelier with four rows off clear and orange glass leaves. The body is composed of 40 leaf-form glass suspended from a chrome frame.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Manner Brass Six Arm Ceiling Light Midcentury Modern 1950s 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A classic ceiling lamp in the manner of Stilnovo. Please note this is not a modern copy, it's a 1970s italian lamp. Imported from a first buyer in a house in Greece where they import...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Vintage, Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades.
If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living or work space then these, European works of lighting art could be ideal for you. Mind you, we have a set of four, but we have decided to offer them as singles as well. This very stylishly handcrafted fixture dates back to the 1960s and its design is truly remarkable. The shade itself is created from eight thick layers of brass and the design is very well balanced. Due to the different size of each layer, the light is able to radiate through in various directions, which creates a beautiful atmospheric effect. One that truly is a joy to look at. The design and the material used really make these lights works of art and pendant lights into one. These chandeliers are in good condition and the patina is simply wonderful. With these pendants having been rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA, they are ready to be used and enjoyed in the land of the free...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Chandelier in Opal Glass and Brass, 1950s.
Mid-century modern Scandinavian ceiling lamp in beautifully patinated brass and th...
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1950s Danish 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
Ceiling Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Milan, IT
Denmark, 1950s
Provenance: Silkeborg theatre, Denmark
6 lights
Brass, glass.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental Amber Murano Glass Chandelier or Flush Mount Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Berlin, BE
Monumental amber Murano glass flush mount or chandelier attributed to Venini. The extra huge chandelier is a real eye catcher in every living r...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagn...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
Large Cascading Murano Glass Chandelier, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large cascading Murano clear and teal glass chandelier, in stock
Six tiers of 269 hand blown clear and grey textured Murano glasses,
White enam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Tekio Horizontal P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Decorative Mid-Century Italian chandelier in brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Up for sale is a charming and rare pendant lamp/chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 1950s and possibly produced by Stilnovo. The style of the design closely resembles several creatio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed brass, teak and etched opaline glass chandelier, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 25” Diameter
...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large "Triedi" chandelier by Venini from Italy, circa 1960s, is comprised of easily over 100 alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Set of 1960s Three Large Ball Hanging Lights in White Plastic
Located in London, GB
A set of 1960s three large adjustable ball hanging lights in white plastic with metal top fixings.
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 65 cm.
Total height with the chain: 100 cm.
Four E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian amber Murano glass and brass chandelier.
It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada), although it may be necessary to purchase dif...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Glass Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp; brass and glass.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels.
Nine light bulbes E 14.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Mid-Century Modernist chandelier feature a sputnik design, numerous Murano glass triedre shaped rods emanating from a chrome spherical centre, it has nine European based bulbs (max 75 watts per bulb)
The hanging height can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
Crystal rods of varying lengths with nine lights, chromium-plated metal ceiling cap and spherical chandelier parts...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
VV Cinquanta White and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta wall.
Design by Vittoriano Viganò.
This version is with white lacquered reflector and brass mount, Including Switch.
The VV Cinquanta features an elegant and versatile ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Space Age pendant light was designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Doria Glass Tube Chandelier with Brass Surround, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant flush mount chandelier with organic glass tubes and a centre glass disc surrounded by a band of brass.
Takes six medium E27 base bulbs up to 60 watts each. Height listed is o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hanging lamp in glass and brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 2 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Our lamps are checked, cleane...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 'Disa' Wood Suspension Lamp by J.A. Coderch for Tunds
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Disa' wood suspension lamp by J.A. Coderch for Tunds.
Called by Pablo Picasso "the most wonderful pendant lamp of the world," this sculptural and organic piece was designed by renowned architect J.A. Coderch in 1954. The iconic 'Disa' has since become a much sought after icon of Spanish midcentury design. This newly authorized re-editioned by Tunds embraces all the technical, functional, material and aesthetic requirements laid down by the master architect, including those which could not be resolved in his time due to technical limitations. It is now loving fabricated in choice of natural Oregon pinewood (FSC) veneer specially treated to gain flexibility, or satin white methacrylate, and coupled with machined and anodized aluminum block clamping rings made in Germany.
Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities in choice of two sizes as well as two finishes. Also available to order as a table lamp, please see our separate listings. This listing is for the large 'Disa' pendant in wood. Please note that only one representative example of each item is shown in the images. Finish varies from item to item due to the handmade nature of their fabrication.
In stock lead time 3 weeks. Out of stock lead time can add an additional 3-4 weeks or more. Please note inventory availability and lead times are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact us for current lead times prior to placing time sensitive orders.
José Antonio Coderch (1913-1984) is considered one of the most valued architects in Postwar Spain. Often described as the architect of modernity, his works are still seen as vivid examples of contemporary architecture and his legacy includes hundreds of listed buildings all over Spain. Coderch gained significant recognition throughout his career, winning the architecture FAD awards in 1960 and 1972. He also became a member of Team X establishing friendships with other renowned international architects. His design creations such as the Disa lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Kinkeldey Chandelier Glass Cristal with brass structure , Austria, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Kinkeldey chandelier with large glass. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austria Design.
This unique Kindeldey glass chandelier in ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic two-tier midcentury flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Two rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Heavy quality and in very g...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
LUdome Copper Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires Contemporary Collection, the LUdome Copper Flush Mount is an all copper and glass modern bowl flush mount light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large gray Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Smoky Torciglioni Murano Glass Chandelier, 1988
By Vistosi
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1988 by Vistosi, this vintage chandelier consists of 134 Murano glass elements, which is certainly not a few number. Moreover, they feature this particular fume color, a ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1 of 10 Stunning Opal Glass Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning opal glass pendants in a pyramidic form made by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
BOWEN Scandinavian Mid-Century Cypress Wood Veneer 30" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The BOWEN light fixture is a stunning example of contemporary Mid-Century Modern design. With its minimalist silhouette, warm wood tones, and unique shape,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 cream Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Fibonacci" Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Fibonacci bridges the gap between modern and traditional design.
Shown in bronze with frosted glass globes, 44 inches in diameter.
This piece is also fully customizable with a 5-6 week lead time. Drop rod and diameter can be adjusted. Number of glass globes may be increased or decreased to suit your design needs. 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.
G9 socket (halogen-style socket with 2 pins). Dimmable. We recommend G9 LED bulbs: 5w LED with 60 watt equivalent.
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
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
La Murrina Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Selle Chandelier, 1988s
By La Murrina
Located in Murano, Venezia
A very elegant chandelier, with glass elements called "Selle". The chandelier in the picture consists in the repetition of 121 elements stained with an intense white and nine E26/E27...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
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: 24".
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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