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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
Original condition
Original crystal parts
The shades are replaced ( new )
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier W/ Brushed Nickel Frame
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier with a brushed nickel frame is a masterful example of modernist Itali...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chande...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. It is approx. 16" in diameter. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of the lamp. Murano b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,125 / item
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Swedish Grace solid brass six-arm chandelier, 1930s Scandinavian Design
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish six-arm chandelier from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from solid brass and adorned with intricate leaf and floral motifs. Each arm cradles a candle-shaped E27 lamp holder,...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Fern Leaves and Brass Basket Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Green fern leaves and brass basket four-light chandelier, attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa the 1950s.
This rare and stunning French Hollywood Regency-style botanical chande...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Cast Iron Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant. Black enamel, white interior. Cast iron top with clear glass.
Weight 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
French Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Holophane glass pendant lights
Brass top with glass shade.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960s attributed to Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, Italian Design 1960s, attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Intact glass, metal structure, E27 lamp.
Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Pendants, Denmark 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three stunning round ceramic hanging lamp with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in Denmar...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
$2,009 / item
Vintage Industrial Gear Chandelier with Explosion Proof Lights
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial Chandelier Constructed Using a Vintage Wooden Gear Pattern by Illinois Gear & Seven Explosion-Proof Lights
Pattern Serial Number: B 641-77
Diameter: 60″
Height: 32" (ex...
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Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Antique Pair of English Giltwood Six Branch Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English hand carved giltwood six light chandeliers, circa 1920 in date.
Each six-arm giltwood chandelier is elaborately carved in the Regency st...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Rare "Hana I" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s NEW PRICE
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large "Uchiwa" pendant lamp mod. "Hana I" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans.
Can be vertically extended and dismantled.
T...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Cotton
Pair of Gilt Metal Ship Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1960's Italian metal chandeliers with 12 lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Present drop: 46.5"
Width: 47"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$12,000 / item
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Chandelier Sputnik by Goffredo Reggiani in Chrome, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age chandelier Sputnik by Goffredo Reggiani in chrome with twenty lights. Made in Italy (light bulbs are included)
This chandelier is a true sculpture, it works...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pai Italian vintage chandeliers 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 cha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Green Murano glass mid-century modern chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1980s.
The large chandelier is handmade in a light olive green color Murano glass, with gold plated mounts....
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Venetian Glass Chandelier 6-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Murano or Venetian Italian chandelier in smoked glass with dark accents color and six lights. With modern wiring, ready for use, and in excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Large ceiling light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
8 lights ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden. Model T 261/8. Circa 1970th.
Polished brass. Newly rewired with UL Certification.
Some scratches, few bra...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Art Deco Glass Hanging Light, Lamp, Green Glass / Brass, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Small and very nice classic light from the Art Deco period, around 1920-1940.
With spray decoration. Looks very nice illuminated.
Glass, printed. Very decorative pattern.
With one ...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of large bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art deco murano glass brass chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Art Deco Murano Glass Brass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
Step into the elegance of 1940s glamour with this exquisite Art Deco chandelier by Ercole Barovier, an iconic...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.25"
Dimensi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / item
Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930s. A large „raw glass“ disc with chipped edge (and partially frosted) is held by patinated brass hardware with decorative cast elements. O...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,952 / item
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, France, 1910s. Carved alabaster shade. Bronze (canopy and hidden-holes) and brass (chains) fixture. Goat's head hidden-holes. Old alabas...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Sölken
Located in München, DE
Breathtakingly beautiful and very high quality pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The excellent workmanship and the very noble material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful des...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Nictea Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
The Nictea pendant is composed of two rounded sections, seamlessly connected by carefully integrated metal components that are central to its design. Light gently passes through the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,255 / item
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Clear Glass Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pendant W/ Matte Bronze Fittings by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century modernist pendant light, crafted by the renowned Mazzega glassworks in Italy circa 1960, features exquisite hand-blown Murano glass complemented by matte br...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Rare Erik Hoglund Large Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
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
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
NOTE: W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Starburst Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a chain to t...
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Especially beautiful tea...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
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
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Most Beautiful in Shape and Color Timeless Alabaster Shade Chandelier Dia 22.5Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless antique extra large pendant light with a stunning alabaster shade.
Thanks to its timeless design, its extra large size and its mint condition this four light alabaster fixt...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 11.0"W x 11.0"D
Stem Len...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulb. Max 100W
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Murano Glass Small Chandelier 1960 Nuvola
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960 Murano Glass Small Chandelier
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Sunburst motif
Material: Brass
Origin: France (circa 1960)
Co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$821 Sale Price
72% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Several Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshades are made of opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real Murano glass, made in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
SEGUSO - Chandelier Murano Glass . ITALY 1950
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
ECCEZIONALE LAMPADARIO SEGUSO IN VETRO DI MURANO DEL 1950
PROVENIENTE DA UNA VILLA DI COMO IN LAGO DI COMO....i
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Lino Tagliapietra Magia Murano Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Suspension Murano Glass Pendant Light designed by Lino Tagliapietra. This shape is noted as " Magia" consiting of opaline glass, with raised crema colored ring, brilliant translucen...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 21” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H x 4.25” D
Stem length: 18.7...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amazing Art Decò, Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Art Deco chandelier made by the glassworks Barovier & Toso in the 1940s-1950s.
The chandelier is 110 centimetres high and 65 centimetres wide.
It mounts three E27 light...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1940s Dutch Large Brass & Porcelain Hand Painted Delft Blue and White Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large size eight light pendant.
This decorative and top quality made pendant could be perfect for you. Both on and off this great workmanship fixture can create just th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Arlus Mad Men Chandelier, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury "Mad Men" Chandelier by Arlus, Paris, France, 1950s. This stunning chandelier by Arlus is a quintessential piece of midcentury French design, with its striking comb...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
White Porcelain Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear texture glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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