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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
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
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Something truly incredible this Murano chandelier. Surprising design from the 70s, due to the very particular shape of these long brass rods with attached multi-coloured glass flowers. Very elegant, it will furnish and decorate your entire home. The Murano furnaces have created an indisputable timeless design.
The chandelier has the shape of a half "sputnik", composed of a central brass hemisphere on which are housed brass rods on which small Murano glass flowers...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Big Mid-Century Modern Artichoke by Poul Henningsen
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your space with the epitome of timeless elegance and iconic design – the PH Artichoke pendant, a masterpiece conceived by the visionary Poul Henningsen in 1957 and brought to...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Majestic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier made with 163 precious glasses on four levels.
Gold painted metal frame.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces.
12-light bulbs...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Majestic Murano Palmette Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Luxury Palmette murano glass chandelier made with 94 original crystal glasses .
Bronze metal frame.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces.
12-light bulbs, E27 dimension
Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 pink glass tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
Di...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 26 pink glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) in a nickel plated metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions:47,250 inches (120 cm) height ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art 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
Italian Vintage Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Sputnik chandelier from Italy made of brass. There are twelve arms erupting from a central brass globe finishing with a conic design. Each arm is lit from the end and has been newly ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1980s Modernist Polychrome Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing polychrome cascade murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in the Eighties in Venice by Mazzega. The polychrome murano glass resemble stalactites in their shape, they are in very good condition as the chromed metal structure because the chandelier came from an important lighting shop in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 200 multicolored prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 200 multicolored quadriedri on chrome metal frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a time...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
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
Elegant Italian Vintage Murano Chandeliers, 52 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 52 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20thcentury
Dimensions:55,10 inches (140 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 83 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 83 splendid glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real wo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown 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
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier - Mazzega - 41 "Rondini" Crystal Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Rare Italian vintage Murano chandelier. The fixture is made up of 41 individual handblown transparent glass elements hanging from a chrome frame.
Period: 1980's
Dimensions: 49,20 in...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
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
Wrought Iron & Glass Custom Chandelier from the Sylvester Stallone Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Wrought Iron & Glass Custom Chandelier from the Sylvester Stallone Home. This stunning piece of furniture is a true testament to the beauty and elegance of ...
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1980s American Gothic Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Italian Venetian Gilt Metal Six-Light Chandelier with Murano Glass Fruits
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Venetian gilt metal 6-light chandelier with Murano glass fruits and berries from the late 20th Century.
This impressive and beautiful Italian Hol...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Honeycomb Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of honeycomb chandelier.
2 Pieces of vintage honeycomb pendant lights or chandeliers.
Red copper suspension and finish with yellow - white honeycomb bubble glass - art glass. The glass shades of this ceiling lights - hanging lamps - pendant lights have a honeycomb design - honeycomb pattern.
These vintage yellow lighting date circa 1970s.
They are priced as a pair so price is for both.
The beautiful Ercol chairs you see on the pictures are also for sale, so do view all our listings - view all from this seller.
Pair of yellow chandeliers - Pair of honeycomb chandeliers - Vintage yellow ceiling lights - Red copper and yellow glass lighting.
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Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
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
Arts & Crafts Copper with Slag Glass Shades Pendant Lighting 4 Available
By Arroyo Craftsman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous craftsman style pendant lighting. All copper with curved slag glass Shades. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, just the right amount of patina. Lamp itself is...
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1980s American Adirondack Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Very Elegant Cut Glass Pendant Chandelier for Kamenický Šenov, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak cut glass and chrome plated ceiling light, made in the former Czechoslovakia for Kamenický Šenov in the 1970´s. It features chrome st...
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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Pair of Italian Blue and White Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals with a chrome frame. The glasses have two colors:
31 glass petals transparent and white “lattimo” +21 glass petals blu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Big Chandelier, 54 Quadriedri Prisms Trasparent and Smoked
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. The glasses are of two different col...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Borek Sipek Bohemia Crystal Curved and Brass Chandelier "Luigi I"by Driade, 1989
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bohemian Czech Dutch crystal chandelier by designer, architect and artist Borek Sipek (1949-2016). The lamp is published by Driade.
The lamp is a suspension model Luigi I° 1989 ca
...
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Sputnik Chandelier Multicolored, Murano, Late 20th Century
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 multicolored crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black metal nucleus. Brass lamp holder.
Period: late 20 century
Dimensions: 51.2...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Amazing Pair of Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large amber glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: Late...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern, Space Age Chandelier
By A. James
Located in Berkeley, CA
This by far my favorite fixture in the showroom. No doubt Buck Rogers would hang this beauty in his dining pod. Battle Star Galactica might of used it as a...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Giant Italian Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
The chandelier is made by 389 alternating "tronchi" ice, snow and amber. The effect is of majestically elegance.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 52 Big Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge and rare Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 big glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. The glasses have a much larger size of the classics M...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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
Flamingo' 64 Petal Italian Chandeliers Ceiling Lights, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant chandelier composed of 64 petals in precious Murano glass.
Measures: Height 40 cm
Diameter 86 cm.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
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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