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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
Poul Henningsen “PH 3/2 Academy” Three Branched Chandelier with Chromed Metal
Located in London, GB
1920s Poul Henningsen “PH 3/2 Academy” three branched chandelier with chromed metal frame, opal glass shades. Diam. 68 cm. Stamped serial no. 3370. Certificate included. The PH 3/2 A...
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1920s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell Glass Pendant Manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Paavo Tynell glass pendant manufactured by Taito Oy from the 1930s. Opaline glass lampshade, nickel-plated brass frame. Good vintage condition, mino...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Valinte OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 3.5” Diame...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charming Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ellysett 1970s Scandinavian Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pendant light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Ellysett, embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp features a beautif...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 8.625” W x 5.75” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt wrought iron and glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. 12 arms.
Circa late 20th century.
Electrification available upon request. H 40″ D 21″.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chandelier Paavo Tynell attr. Produced by Idman
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage chandelier , design attributed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland , circa 1950th.
Brass , crystals, opaline glass shades. Stamped "Idman".
Existing wires, rewiri...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Pendant Bent Norsted for Lyskaer Denmark 1970
By Lyskaer
Located in Miami, FL
A Space Age Modern large 1970s pendant light by Bent Norsted for Lyskær Belysning with a downward trumpet shape design in brushed aluminum with a white inside. Takes a single bulb,...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Green Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Krefeld, DE
P&T pendant lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is dark green on the outside and white on the inside. The lamp is...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Elpe-Armatur, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier produced by Elpe-Armatur, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.625” H x 20.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 3.875” W x 3.875” ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Glück Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A versatile diffused atmospheric light. In its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chandeliers by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of chandelier designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland. Circa 1950th. Perforated polished brass bawl with crystal pendants on ste...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T-526 Pendant Light, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant lamp Model T-526, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960, with white enameled wood and metal frame and white glass bulb covers. The overall drop...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Rotoflex pendant lamp TR-67, Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian modernist pendant lamp, model TR-67, designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for the Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1960s. It features a softly shaped ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H x 25.5” W x 6.375” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.75” diam...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Monumental Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning large-scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen pendant is composed of thirteen concentric, stacked white metal louvers over a polished aluminum ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, 9029/4, Taito
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell, Model 9029/4 for Taito, Idman. Finland circa 1950th. Marked "Taito OY " 9029/4. Similar model featured in the Catalog by Taito and Idman.
Rewiri...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pendant designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950.
Perforated metal shade, polished brass stem with brass wire decorations.
Diameter 10" ; Drop 42".
Rewi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental 1950s Conical Perforated Copper Pendant Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 1950s Conical Perforated Copper Pendant Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
Executed in perforated copper with an attractive patina, this sculptural pendant lamp is highly charac...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Brass Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Magnus Persson, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Bumling pendant designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan. The minimalist designed Bumling pendant, lamp with reflector date from 60s is a real asset and favorite for ever...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa.
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously reproduces thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Design Scandinavian style Brass pendant - 1960s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with patina
- new wiring
- one bulb any wattage, Us compatible
- polished profesionally
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1970s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 24.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 3.5” Diameter
Stem...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holmegaard Danish Modern White Opaline Glasss Sunset Pendant Lamp by Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-blown cased white opaline glass pendant light designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970s or early 80s. It is called Sunset and is characterized by its mushroom shape and reflective bottom edge in clear glass. This version with its solid teak top is reminiscent in style to. similar design by Svend Aage Holm Søresen and Lisa Pape...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
"P376 KF1" Pendant Light by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, Denmark 1960
Located in Utrecht, NL
The two Danish designers, Preben Juhl Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm agreed upon the design philosophy of “perfection, aesthetics and minimization”. Their most famous lighting design, the “P376 KF1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model 9068, White and Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Joseph Simon Earthcolored Stoneware Lantern Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern round cream glazed lantern / pendant with brown glazed circular perforations. Manufactured on the Danish island of Bornholm by Joseph Simon for Søholm Stent...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Scandinavian Glass Pendant by Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
An elegant pendant lamp by Orrefors, crafted in the 1950s, combining timeless design with expert craftsmanship. The lamp features a striking dual-layered glass shade: the outer shade...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Twelve-Light Chandelier, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was the great Swedish master of lighting, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Pair of "Golden Bell" Brass Pendants for Louis Poulsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of original early production "Golden Bell" pendants by Alvar Aalto manufactured by for Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1950s. The pendants are made from solid brass and lacque...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 1507, Green Glass & Brass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is the first time in our almost 30 year career that we have had this type Tynell lamp. It is from the 1930-40s and model 1507 is found in one of the earlier Taito catalogues of ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x 23.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25 ” H x 3.5”...
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1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Spectacular Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Lamp A335A by Valaistustyö
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A622A lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö Ky. The lamp is in very good used condition. Valaistustyö's stamp on the lamp.
The Artek A335A pendant lam...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Simple Shade 03 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Italy, 1960s.
The lamp can be adjusted up to 50cm height.
Executed in rattan and w...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Pair Of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red, & White Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful Paavo Tynell mid size starry sky ceiling lamps in Red and white. Each has a two light source. The lamps are in very good condition and repainted in white and red....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare chandelier 'T261/6' by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chandeleir 'T261/6' designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s.
Made in brass with with plastic diffusers.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel
Large Wooden Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wood pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Loving and high -quality workmanship.
The design and the material create a very warm and pleasant light.
Steplessly height...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Sisal and Teak Cascading Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sisal cascade lamp from the 1960s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look.
Very nice teak details and high-quality workmanship.
A spectacular play o...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Teak
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Oakland, CA
Adjustable solid brass pendant lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell with a heavy solid brass counter weight that can adjust the lamp from 36" to 44" from to ceiling. As a side note the...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Pendant Lights by Vilhelm Lauritzen circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Opaline pendant lights by Vilhelm Lauritzen Circa 1950s
- Opaline glass with a slight concave and point on the underneath
- Brass monks cap top
- Takes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage "Starry Sky" pendant light by Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking modernist flush mount ceiling light by Paavo Tynell, model called “Starry Sky”. Made from brass in a sleek, graphic form with black lacquered outside. Perforated with small ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and opaline glass pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.
Documented in manufacturers catalogu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Swedish Rattan Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Tulip Pendants
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two handmade flower shaped organic modern braided natural warm light brown rattan pendant. Eight layered sides with beige colored edges and matching light brown thread to form...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan, Braid
Rare Swedish Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special made for a public villa in Sweden, circa 1958-1959, attributed to Böhlmarks.
Hanging in four thin steel wires that are adjustable according to your wishes of length.
Measure:...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Contemporary design and a highlight for every room.
A cozy light is created.
Manufacturer: Fog and Morup
Design: Jo Hammer...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Textile Adjustable Dome Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian modern vintage pendant with dome shaped light sand colored woven textile shade on slender lacquered bent wood mount. The fitting is marked with Rolly Brevettato, and the pendant is designed in the organic modern style of Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Markslöjd and Ateljé Lyktan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Textile, Wood
Scandinavian Modern White ECO Wood 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This stunning White ECO wood veneer pendant light is the perfect way to add a touch of nature and elegance to your home. Handcrafted from the...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Konsthantverk Ögla D55 White Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Ögla designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniques...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Copper & Glass Chandelier Pendant by Erik Höglund Produced by Boda 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century hand made chandelier pendant in copper and colorful glass by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk Sweden, 1960s. In good original condition with minimal signs of u...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.41” H x 3.34” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 socket.There is n...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal and etched white glass pendant light attributed to Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.4“ H ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
1960s Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruck Sweden
Located in London, GB
1960s Sweden suspension or pendant lamp, designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda).
The enamel painted metal frame sh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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.