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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XV
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.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
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
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
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
1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing white and brown murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in Venice in the seventies by Mazzega, the chandelier has i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern 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
Pruckel Flush Mount by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pruckel Flush Mount features a circular Shade with a perforated dome. Available in different brass and powdercoated finishes.
The Lawson-Fenning...
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2010s American 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Six-light gilt bronze cage Chandelier with cut crystal pendants and daggers
Located in Paris, FR
Large six-light cage chandelier, with its gilded bronze frame, richly adorned with tassels and cut crystals as well as glass daggers. It ends with a faceted ball. This Louis XV-style...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Large Miracle Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and glass rods chandelier, 1960s. Brass frame partialy nickel-plated with glass rods. Fitted with one E40 bulb up to 500Watts. Excellent condition. The total height can custom...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
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
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
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
Exceptional and Rich Chandelier, Murano, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
"The passion of glass is a form of love'
This prestigious huge colorful high-end chandelier brings the passion of a family of glasmakers of Venice into your home . The Venice chande...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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Aluminum
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
1 of the 3 Pendant Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pamela hanging lamp by Ettore Arcelli for Enrico Tronconi, 1971
Located in UTRECHT, NL
A large suspension light designed by Ettore Arcelli in 1971. During the 1970s, Arcelli was one of the designers who worked for the Milanese lighting manufacturer Enrico Tronconi. The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Cinquanta Red, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò by Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta suspension lamp
Design by Vittoriano Viganò
This version is with red and black lacquered reflectors and black frame.
The VV Cinquanta Suspension is elegant and versatil...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
5 Light Bubble Glass Helena Tynell Style Chandelier, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning bubble glass Sputnik Orbit 5 Light Chandelier in the design of Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, found at an Estate Sale in Austria, made circa 1960s - 1970s. The ch...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large glossy white Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Eight Arm Chandelier from Austria with Parchment Shades, 1950's
Located in Vienna, Austria
Modern Austrian chandilier with eight arms from the 1950's. The composition of the lamp
is made up of brass and blackened metal elements, The the brass arms swing upwards and form a ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Mixed Colored Glass Pendant Lights, Germany, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A collection of beautiful and stylish glass pendant lights made in Germany and Italy around the 1960's. The Doria light is made of yellow clear glass in a bubble shape. The Kaiser li...
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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
1 of 5 Blue Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful arrangement of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich colored blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique c...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
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
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large glossy white Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glass Prism Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern hanging Sputnik style chandelier with glass prisms. Polished chrome frame and candelabra sockets surrounded by clear triangular glass prisms that help distribute t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Green Pyramid Pendant Light by Carlo Nason, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pyramid-like pendant light made by Carlo Nason. Three crystal clear, green, and smoked rounded sides compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Dime...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gold and Brass Chandelier in Style of Sciolari, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful high-end chandelier in the style of Sciolari. With long hanging brass 'tubes' and gold details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a r...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, 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
Tom Green Mid Century Brutalist Brass Chandelier
Located in Countryside, IL
Tom Green Mid Century Brutalist Brass Chandelier
This chandelier measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 31 inches high
We take our photos in a con...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holop...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1 of the 2 White Flower Pendant Light by Carlo Nason, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flower-like pendant light made by Carlo Nason. Four crystal clear, and white leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Dimensions:
Diameter...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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Other
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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