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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
Gio Ponti (attributed to), chandelier with brass structure and murano glass hat
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning chandelier from the 1950s is said to be designed by none other than Gio Ponti himself. Picture this: a mesmerizing dotted Murano glass "hat" crowning a brass base shape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Impressively beautiful Italian brass chandelier from the 1960s.
High-quality and very solid workmanship and an absolute highlight for every room.
A beautiful lighting mood is creat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous cocoon large flush mount ceiling lamp by Goldkant.
1960s Germany.
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Alain Richard Disderot Double Tubular Sconce
Located in Dronten, NL
Very versatile pair of brushed stainless steel tubular sconces on a polished chrome rod base by the French designer Alain Richard. Works great as a wall light, but also perfectly on ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian Midcentury "Lsp6 Tommy" Sconces for Azucena 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of three scones wall lamps or ceiling lamps model “LSP6 Tommy” large version designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni (Milan 1913 - Milan 2016) and pr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Model 1636 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1636 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A gorgeous polished brass drop pendant featuring a rather complex design at t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sun-Shaped Sunburst Ceiling Light, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century gilt metal sun-shaped sunburst ceiling light, Spain, circa the 1950s.
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern period sun-shaped ceiling light features a gilt metal one-tier cur...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fiberglass Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fiberglass Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Murano Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand blown turquoise glass pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
This model was made i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Philips Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Dutch Mid-Century, Philips designer Louis Kalff attributed ceiling pendant with a (newly painted)Turquoise shade and highly decorative, circular cut-out details. A bright ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Art Glass Brass and Ceramic Chandelier and Pendant, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Linear but refined, this brass and white ceramic chandelier shows all the meticulous and complex manufacturing with which it was made. Of rare elegance, the chandelier will perfectly...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Large Brass and Crystal Chandeliers, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing elegant chandelier was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in the 1970s. The piece is gold-plated and the 97 wonderful crystal prisms are in a tear-drop for...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sergio Asti fro Kartell ceiling light model KD14
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model KD14 ceiling suspension by Sergio Asti fro Kartell.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Acrylic shade with perforation for light diffusion.
Nickel plated hardware.
Takes 3 can...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Lumi Milano ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lumi Milano ceiling suspension
Designed and made in Italy, in 1960s.
Glass, enameled metal, aluminum.
Takes 3 candelabra and 1 medium bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request
He...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vistosi Murano glass ceiling suspensions
By Vistosi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling suspensions by Vistosi.
Made in Italy 1960s
3 glass shades in double layered glass, gray on the outside, white inside.
Glass is 12 inches in height, 4.5 inches i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Large cascade chrome tubular chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Impressive mid-century modern cascading ceiling chandelier featuring six extra large half-mirrored bulbs. This lamp is fully adorned in chrome and in very good condition.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Large tubular Sciolari chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This striking chandelier, crafted in the 1960s, is a quintessential example of Gaetano Sciolari’s innovative design approach. The structure features a symmetrical assembly of 12 slen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass give...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Mazzega, attributed
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Mazzega, attributed.
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Murano glass, chrome plated metal.
Takes 1 medium bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Overall dro...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Murano glass ceiling pendant.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Glass, chrome plated metal.
Takes 1 medium base ( Edison) bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Carlo Nason, attributed
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Carlo Nason, attributed.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Opalescent glass, chrome plated metal.
Takes 1 medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century German "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty and cool German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. The original Height is 6...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille - Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms in Black - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp makes a dramatic addition to a variety of room settings. With three rotating arms of differing lengths and heads that swivel and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Massive Flower Wall Lights, Belgium, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two very nice massive flower wall lights, made in Belgium in the 1970s. In a style reminiscent of designs by Willy Daro. These lights are made of brass and look like a life-size big ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Midcentury Globe Chandelier in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful chandelier ball shaped.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
This suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan and bamboo.
The ball shaped shade hangs from a c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
autentic angello lelli chandellier (no copy or fake)
Located in Medesano, IT
this is original ,not a copy , original lelli chandellier, with original glass, and in patina original varnish (not aged with acid or motor oil)
with still the dust on, original wiring
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Area 50 Hanging Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Paper and plastic hanging lamp by Mario Bellini, model: Area 50. Maximum height with cable: 124 cm. Wear due to time and age
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Mid-Century Fagerhult Industrial Hanging Shop Lamp
By Fagerhult
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, Fagerhult manufactured, industrial hanging shop lamp with white enameled curved shade, chrome frame and long fluorescent bulb. The lamp hangs suspended from two chains and h...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Murano glass leaves
We also have 2 matching wall lamps ( see last pictur...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendants by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendants by Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. White acrylic upper shade, paired with a colored acrylic diffuser at the bottom. Burnished and patinated ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Brass Pendant Lamp or Ceiling Fixture by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and minimalist nickel-plated brass pendant lamp / ceiling fixture with adjustable hanging height. Designed & manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s.
Executed in nick...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Murano Chandelier with Blue Glasses Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Brass four-tier chandelier with Blue and Clear Murano glasses, Italy, manufactured in circa 1970-1979
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and rea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
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
Mid Century Stilnovo 6 Arm Double Cone Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance courtesy of this Mid Century Stilnovo masterpiece. Crafted in Italy, this chandelier boasts six adjustable arms, each adorned with double...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo UFO Ceiling Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant.
Italy, 1960s.
Opaline glass, enameled metal, brass.
Takes 1 medium bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille - Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms in Black - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp makes a dramatic addition to a variety of room settings. With three rotating arms of differing lengths and heads that swivel and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1 of 2 Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on gilt brass frame.
Sockets: It needs 15 x E14 small bu...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Kalmar Hanging Lamp Murano Glass Vintage Design 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the unique charm of the Kalmar hanging lamp, an authentic piece of design history from the 1960s. This heavy hanging lamp was designed by JT Kalmar in Austria and combines c...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Tole 6 Arm Floral Chandelier
Located in Centennial, CO
Just in time for spring, a truly charming vintage Italian tole chandelier crafted out of black wrought iron and decorated with beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Perzel ceiling light n° 2015 in glass and gilded bronze
Located in Grenoble, FR
Jean Perzel
Acid satin enameled glass ceiling light is decorated with three bronze claws on which rests a prismatic glass lens with an adjustable beam amplifying its power. Edition ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' pendant for GUBI.
GUBI produces Louis Weisdorf’s Turbo Pendant in two sizes with an alabaster white glossy shade. A perennial favorite of both modern homes and public spaces, the Turbo is the perfect example of Weisdorf’s affinity for geometric forms that characterizes much of his work. First designed in 1965 but not produced until 1967, Weisdorf’s pendant design remained hugely popular throughout the 1970s.
Executed in 12 spiraling layers, the flower-like orb of the shade was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stilnovo hanging lamp 1135 italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Grenoble, FR
Stinovo
A hanging lamp, “1135” model, 1960’s. lacquered aluminum
“Triplex Opal” frosted glass, with a Stilnovo label.
Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Wooden Pendant Light with Textile Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful oak pendant light with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The beautiful, f...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'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
'Tekio Vertical P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Opaline glass set of 5 hanging lamps with brass, Sweden 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Opaline glass set of 5 hanging lamps with brass, Sweden 1960
Discover the charm of Scandinavian design with our exclusive set of five vintage Swedish hanging lamps. These lamps, da...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Gold Flake Barovier Seguso Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Gold Flake Blown Glass, Leaves Spraying Over A Center Bowl With 3 Candelabra Internal Lights That Have Been Completely Rewired ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano glass spiral chandelier – 54 quadriedri smoked prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano smoked crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 6...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pendant Lamp attr. to Renato Toso for LEUCOS, 1968
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
H 115 cm W 39 cm D 39 cm
Material: Mouth-blown glass, frosted glass, spiral cable, steel cable
Condition: good
Special features: with slight signs of use. A hand-blown lamp in fre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
One of Two Space Age Chrome Ball Pendant By Guzzini Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Iguzzini Meblo Chrome Ball Space Age Pendant 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Amber & Clear POLIEDRI Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are amber and trasparent, which makes the c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Glass Pendant Light, Different Shapes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece.
High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair Matching Brass Lanterns
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair Matching Brass Lanterns
An attractive pair of small hexagonal hanging lanterns with clear bevelled glass panels held within a polished brass frame.
In excellent condition, t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large clear Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, height 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Frosted Glass and Brass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning frosted glass and brass chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Sockets: One x E27/E26 standard bulb (up to 100 Watt)
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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