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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Early 1900s
Beautiful Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning six arms hand blow amber glass chandelier fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Silk shades on request possible
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of four Disc Murano Chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of four chandeliers. Each chandelier has 23 fantastic honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches (150 cm) height with chain; 19,40 inch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large stunning chandelier with many Murano flower crystal glass over a brass frame, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Teli' Pendant light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in TOURS, FR
'Teli' Pendant light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixtu...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Handcrafted with precision by skilled artisans at Limburg L...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Rope Chandelier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Thi svery nice and unusual design chandelier is made of rope. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Charming Yellow and Trasparent Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier with high and low leaves
The chandelier measures 105 cm in height and 85 cm diameter.
Possible to rewire for Usa.
Good vintage condition.
3 Light e27 s...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Design wise the 1970s may conjure images of wood surfaces, plush sofas, warm bright shades, and patterned wallpapers. In Finland, it was also an era of streamlined lighting design, with a sculptural appearance, geometric shapes, and shiny details defining the features of 70s lighting...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance chrome pendant lamp with spotlight is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a sp...
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mazzega Pendant Glass Bicolre Murano Ice Frost Model, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Mazzega pendant cascade with large leaves glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This unique Mazzega pendant cascade in ice...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Murano 52 Petals Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside
Period: 1970s-1980s
Dimens...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Aldo Nason Glass chandelier murano glass
By Aldo Nason
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Aldo Nason glass chandelier with chrome structure . Iconic model from Aldo Nason , the Best design of the 1970 s .
its design and by the quality of the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Camer Glass Spiral Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning mid century modern Camer Glass prism chandelier with spiral flow.
Each of the prisms is removable. Six lights altogether. Why not own the best.
Wired for USA and in perfect ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Shell Lamp from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
German ceiling lamp from 1970's in the manner of Verner Panton. Plastic shells and steel structure.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
The solid brass Coy fish was originally a garden candle holder, circa 1965. This one has been uniquely converted to be a dry to damp location pendant light. Freshly wired with all UL certified parts, professionally done. Comes complete with mounting brackets for a standard junction box- it's ready to hang and enjoy. Socket is brass and takes any standard bulb, but will come with a 2600K, dimmable, LED bulb which fits nicely in his belly.
Rolled glass...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Red Enamel Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial enamel pendant lamp made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a red enamel shade with white enamel interior and porcelain top. The socket requires E 27/ E 26 li...
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1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Quadrifoglio Pendant Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp, 'Quadrifoglio' model, was designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Harvey Guzzini, in Italy during the 1970's. It is made of methacrylate diffuser with 4 chrome-pla...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Large Murano Wall Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Stunning Murano glass wall lights designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1970s
Brass frame gathers 9 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Hig...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern clear hand-blown glass "Flame" chandelier by Mazzega. the glass fits into a spiral brass base there is 18 pieces of glass, the chandelier has been gently po...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glass and Smoked Glass Chandelier from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Compact tubular glass and smoked glass chandelier, Italian production in the 1970s.
Structure locked to the main support by three small unscrewable brass pins for bulb replacement...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Industrial White Porcelain Pendant Light with Ribbed Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain top and a light green ribbed glass cover. The socket requires E27/ E26 light bulbs...
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1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Mazzega Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exceptional Mazzega chandelier with Murano glass leaves with golden brass structure, 4 lights. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Rare Counter Balance Vintage Pendant Light in Brass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rare and elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light by Florian Schulz, made in Germany in the 1970s.
This model is out...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Pendant Light in Acrylic and Brass by Stilux Milano, 1970s
By Stilux
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian mid-century pendant lamp or chandelier manufactured from Stilux Milano in the 1970s.
The pendant light is made of four square acrylic lampshades which are mounted to the center brass rod in different heights.
In each of the lampshades is mounted a new bulb holder for a small candelabra bulb with max. 60W.
The pendant lamp carries...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Glass Chandelier from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exceptional Italian chandelier from 1970's, in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti works. Made of hundreds of Murano glass pieces interlaced with tr...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s Quadriedri Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous vintage quadriedri Venini glass spiral chandelier from 1970s. It is a beautiful cascading 6 tiered chandelier with clear quadriedri glass p...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This wonderful object was produced in Italy in the 70s by Venini.
Woven Glass created by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1930s; similar to filigree but obtained using very thin reeds joined with alternating colors and flattened to form strips similar to fabric ribbons, joined and manipulated to obtain the desired design.
This is an exceptionally beautiful chandelier due to the state of the piece, the size of the light but above all the subtlety of the Tessuto Murano Glass.
A stunning piece of lighting with infinite elegance that will complement an art deco or mid-century living room or entryway perfectly.
The Chandelier uses a single E26/27 light bulb.
Scarpa was born in Venice. Much of his early childhood was spent in Vicenza, where his family moved when he was 2 years old. After his mother's death at the age of 13, he moved with his father and brother to Venice. Carlo attended the Academy of Fine Arts where he concentrated on architectural studies. Graduated from the Academy of Venice, with the title of Professor of Architecture, he was apprenticed to the architect Francesco Rinaldo. Scarpa married Rinaldo's niece, Nini Lazzari (Onorina Lazzari).
However, Scarpa refused to take the pro forma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
12-Light 2-Tier Bohemian Glass Chandelier w/ Gold Tone Candle Covers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 12-arm, 2-tier chandelier made of Bohemian molded glass that creates intriguing texture. With crystal beaded garlands and reflective, gold toned candle...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Carlo Nason Grey Murano Glass Mod.LS 116 Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp Mod. LS 116" in grey and blue shaded glass and chromium-plated metal cup, designed by Carlo Nason, Production Mazzega 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Fontana Arte Satellite Chandelier in Green Murano Glass, Italy c. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Max Ingrand style pendant chandelier with geometric design. Chandelier is comprised of dense circular Murano glass discs in kinetic linear formation. The outer glass discs are dark g...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gabriella Crespi Vintage Brass Nickel Plexiglass Chandelier Pendant Fungo, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Gabriella Crespi vintage brass nickel plexiglass chandelier or pendant Fungo designed 1970s Italy.
Gabriella Crespi (1922-2017)
Gabriella Crespi presented her collections in Milan in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s.
The chandelier is composed of 12 thick textured glass elements attached to ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Small Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: needs 1 x E27 standard bulb with 100W max each and compatib...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ribbon model chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Aldo Nason for Mazzega, blown Murano glass, metal chrome. Famous manufacture like Car...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Sciolari Style Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury brass chandelier in the manner of Sciolari made by Staff Leuchten, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 15 x E14 small bulbs./ max. 40 watt each-
G...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial orange iron Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Orange Lamp, Italy 1970s.
Big industrial orange lampshade from the 1970s. Vintage design. In very good conditions with only few signs of t...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pendant in Structured Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, in brass and glass, Europe, 1970s
Pendant with brass fixture and structured glass. The glass has an interesting relief, making it very uniqu...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Iguzzini "Kuala" Italian White Pendant Lamp by Franco Bresciani Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare white pendant lamp "Kuala" by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini made in Italy in the 1970s. Prototypes of the Kuala were made from 1974 until 1981. This is a white plastic bell-...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Brutalist Pendant Lamp, Murano Glass and Hammered Metal, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original Brutalist chandelier from the 70s, made of hammered and worked metal with two-tone chiselled Murano glass inserts.
It measures just under 1 meter in overall height, ...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austr...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Won...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A documented pendant light by designed Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Santillana was the director and a designer for the famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Grenn glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The fixtur...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses.
A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Kinkeldey Prism Cristal Chrome Farme Chandelier, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern elegant and fine Kinkeldey prism crystal chandeliers. Really heavy quality. They are comfortable with all decor periods. These chandeliers are executed to a very high standard. The quality large square crystals prisms beautifully reflecting the light.
These modernist design chandeliers were designed by the Kinkeldey design team during the 1970s and manufactured in Germany.
Ultra glam pendant...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Chrome
Louis Poulsen Pendant Lighting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Louis Poulsen pendant light is a stunning lighting fixture known for its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. It features a sleek and elegant Silhouette, designed to il...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Reggiani of Italy 1970s Chrome & Glass Lens Abstract Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s geometric and abstract chrome and glass chandelier attributed to the Italian lighting company Reggiani. Twelve-light. Below each light is a suspended square plate w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mazzega Ceiling Chandelier "Torciglione", 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A rain of Murano glass spirals falling from the sky. This falling light has been made by Mazzega in Italy in 1970, each glass piece is attached to a delicate silver brass chain.
The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 poliedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 trasparent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inches(105 cm) ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 2 Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large smoked glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
Grey Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulb...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1 of 2 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
4 tie...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Doria Ballroom Plafoniere or Chandelier, Germany 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
FANTASTIC DORIA FÜRTH GIGANTIC CRYSTAL GLASS PLAFONIERE
8 LIGHTS & 148 GRAND CLOSED HAND-MADE GLASS TUBES
DIAMETER 34 INCHES HEIGHT OF THE BODY 15 INCHES
SPECTACULAR RARE & ELEGANT 8 LIGHTS (E27) FINE CRYSTAL BALLROOM CHANDELIER 1970´s / DORIA / FÜRTH / GERMANY
This chandelier of DORIA Manufacture is a timeless masterpiece of German Furniture Design and a high end product of the tube design era. The manufacturer got more than 30 international design awards from 1961. The lightsculpture impresses as a concept with extraordinary elegance, because produced with finest materials and finished in excellent lines. The lighting in nearly perfect vintage condition is carefully cleaned and rewired. The enameled surfaces and steel hooks...
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1970s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass & Metal Sqare Pendant Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light in a sqare shape, made of metal and pressed glass. Manufactured by Napako in the 1970's.Bulb: 2 x E25-E27. We also sell a matching wall lamp in rectagular shape.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Gaetano Sciolari "Chevron" Large Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s brass and chrome 15 lights "Chevron" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, in vintage original condition with minor minor wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
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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