Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Black
Iron and Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury
Iron and brass.
This lamp from the 60s has been brought up to date with a recently created bulb.
This can be rewired to USA, UK and E...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron, Brass
Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamps 'Sonora' Large Black by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976.
Suspension lamp giving direct and reflected light. Turned aluminium reflector. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
The st...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated patinated brass Dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Black and White Metal Pendants by Jan Hoogervorst for ANVIA, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful black and white metal pendant in very good condition.
We have four of these lamps available.
Designed by Jan Hoogervorst in the 1960s
Manufactured by ANVIA Almelo
The ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rewire Custom Six-Shade Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-shade chandelier. Custom Fabrication by rewire gallery. Painted aluminum, with brass pivoting shades, French black twist silk cord. Rewired for US junction boxes. We recommend s...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Black Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that pushes bounda...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in black. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Acrylic and Chrome Metal Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mexico City, MX
An acrylic and chrome metal ceiling lamp in the style of Gino Sarfatti. The smoked acrylic structure shows 3 adjustable chrome spheres.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lacquered Steel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson,
Sweden. 1950s.
Lacquered steel.
Measurements:
Height of each arm: 74 cm/ 2' 5 9/32"
Height of lamp, as pictured: 30 cm/ 11 13/16"
Dia...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Elegant Black and Brass Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Black and brass adjustable three-arm Triennale style chandelier
Please note price listed is for one chandelier as I have many requests for single item.
Superb classy variation of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MONOLITH Classic Italian Modern Enamel and Brass Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier that launched Blueprint Lighting! The Monolith is a commanding statement piece with design elements in the style of both Italian and French modernism—a go-anywhere des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Two Italian Stained Glass Pendants
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian stained glass pendant lights.
Price per item.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
One of Two Italian Chrome Loop Chandeliers by Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of two of 1970s chrome band loop chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari.
Diameter 50 cm.
Height fixture 31 cm.
Please note that price is per item not f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Baguès Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Our chandelier can be identified as Baguès, circa 1950, based on a similar model published in the magazine Plasir de France that very year. Stylistically, it represents what Baguès w...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant, Wrought Iron with Antique Style Glass, Quick Ship!
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Evoking the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 30s, our Nouveau pendant features bold geometric shapes and a chevron motif. Handcrafted in wrought iron with a classic grey finish. Antique Glass...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo.
Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of impress...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Black & Opaline Leucos Pendant by Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pendant light fixture designed by Rob'erto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s. It is made of lovely hemisphere of hand blown black Murano art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Midcentury chandelier from France, 1950s.
Body of solid wrought iron.
Diameter 33" - 84 cm.
Height fixture 35" - 89 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Vintage Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Holm Sørensen & Co pendent chandelier lamp model 6395.
Known as the onion this classic piece of brutalist...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This large Stilnovo style chandelier is very extraordinary. The large scale-brass and black metal lamp shades are going in different d...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Branching Chandelier, Black/Ivory with Gold Inside, Stilnovo Style, solid brass.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
For a large room, a hall or an urban loft. This midcentury style chandelier has 32 lights.
Branching chandeliers has the limit of dim light output, this has finally the right design for getting a great light output.
Midcentury sixteen 16 arms spider chandelier with perpendicular branching arms. Each horizontal arm is made in two different lengths to avoid overlapping of the orthogonal arms in distant view. An perfect layout of light spots, for downlight, wall and ceiling suitable brightening.
Pictures are showing two versions. The ivory with gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Ivory or Black Heads, Gold Inside in Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Best size for dining room use. Enchanting 54in - 135cm diameter chandelier. Midcentury eight-arm spider chandelier with ivory or black shades and natural patinated brass.
Pivotting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct lights. The pictures are showing the new version with golden finish inside for a glamour touch. Classic ivory is also available. See last picture.
It’s my favorite thing in the house, said one of my first customers.
A statement piece for a large living room or over a dining table.
There is a special feature on customization: double circuit (to lit up cones separately from down lights) upon request, and it's complimentary. You can have one circuit or both dimmable to play with more light to the ceiling , on conversation before dinner, and full light on the table when dinner starts.
Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner is a collector himself and connoisseur of the period. This chandelier takes it's inspiration from several different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Modernist Clear and Black Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in the Manner of Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi, features 36 individually suspended black discs with clear rims in handmade Murano glass. Collectively, the discs offer a cascadin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 1950s round painted iron ceiling light with one center light.
Diameter 43 cm.
Height 77 cm.
Diameter glass 18 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with five E14 bulbs and one E27 bulb.
Measures: Diameter 50 cm.
Height fixture 38 and 67 cm.
Total height with the chain 130 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Chandeliers "Selectra" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in white and black painted metal, and a grounded brass inner frame and pendulum.
The pendulum can be made to desired len...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish Brass and Crystal Prisms Pendant Lamps from Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish pair of brass-alloy aluminium pendant lamps set with faceted crystal prisms around the perimeter. Manufactured and designed in Denmark by Vitrika during the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
Large Sputnik Ceiling Light, Brass and Metal, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Large sputnik ceiling light, brass and metal, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.
More photos available upon request.
Measures: Diameter 80 cm.
Height 80 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brutalist pendant lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Sørensen & Co. Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning brutalist pendant lamp, model 6407, was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Sørensen & Co in Denmark in the 1960's. The use and work of oxidised brass makes this l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light. It was in use in a church. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian porcelain Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with porcelain flowers.
The light requires six single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible.
Measures:
Diameter ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
French Vintage Eight-Light Iron Round Chandelier with C-Scroll Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-20th century iron chandelier with eight lights. This French vintage chandelier features a central circular ring decorated with C-scrolled motifs braced by a central twis...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Nickeled Brass Cubist Flushmount by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Cubist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari made of square tubes geometrically assembled from which come out eighteen sources of light.
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari
Angelo Gaetano Sciolar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 20 Louis Poulsen green pendant light Orbiter XL by Jens Møller Jensen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
These cool large UFO shaped pendant lamp is designed by Jens Møller Jensen for Louis Poulsen in 1963. This model is called Orbiter and is the largest model of this serie. This round ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Brass and Metal "Evolux" Pendant by Hiemstra
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare mid-1960s "Evolux" brass and metal pendant lamp by Hiemstra, Amsterdam. Hiemstra was another high end Dutch lamp manufacturer that evolved late 1950s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Edera Radici for SAGIM 1950's Italian Patinated Brass and Crystal UFO Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Unique UFO-form pendant light in finely hammered and patinated nickel-plated brass and set with several dozen octagonal cut crystal gems and illum...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Green Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 green glass elements called “Triedri”.
Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted by 9 Bubs E14 that create a comfortable atmosphere lighting...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Danish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Round metal base chandelier. The lampshade is externally painted in matt black and has six circular o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Doma, 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
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Brass
Bruno Gatta Stilnovo Large Pendant Lamps 1954, Model 288
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic pendant lamps designed by the fonder of Stilnovo ''Bruno Gatta'' 1954 Italy. Model 288 Matt black aluminum shade and ceiling plate. Opaline glass. Solid Brass fittings, all or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
"Bouquet" Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
The "Bouquet" six arm chandelier is a stunning statement piece with design elements of both Italian or French modernism and Hollywood Glam.
Shown in the "Blackout" version. Total diameter is 32 inches, height 25 inches.
Enamel color may be specified. Standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or cost for these colors and they may all be produced in satin or high gloss finishes. You may also specify nearly anything in the RAL color chart.
This piece is also fully customizable with a 5-6 week lead time. The height, drop rod and wing span can be adjusted to suit any room. The frame can be made in any metal finish including antique, brushed or mirrored brass, mirrored or brushed nickel, blackened steel, brushed copper, mirrored copper (rose gold) etc.
This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs are not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components.
Striking design scaled to work well in a dining room, foyer or entryway. Lovely in a master suite, living room or glam room...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Enamel
Murano Black Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary and original design for a Murano chandelier from the middle of the last century. Particular workmanship of the glass combined with a polished brass finish. Linear and a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kurt Versen Designed Patinated Solid Brass Ceiling or Wall Mount Lights
By Kurt Versen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Kurt Versen designed ceiling or wall indoor lights in patinated brass of a sturdy gauge. Each fixture has a round, straight edge shade that is enameled white on the interior side and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo '288' Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 'Model 288' chandelier, lacquered metal, glass, nickel, 1954
Exuding sophistication, the impressive ceiling fixture model 288, designed by Bruno Gatta for S...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Spanish Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Chandelier, Fish Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Wrought Iron Fishes Chandelier with Blown Glass Globe Shades. Spain, 1950s-1960s
Rare find.
This four-light ceiling lamp was handcrafted in Spain...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Sciolari Chrome and Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Sciolari chrome chandelier with 20 glass and chrome drops, surrounding a four-light chrome fitting in the centre. Suspended on chains from a chrome ceiling plate. Re-wired for UK f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Metal
Eight-Light Italian Smoked Glass and Brass Chandelier by Cristal Art, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant chandelier was manufactured in Italy in the 1960s. It was produced by crystal Arte with a brass structure and eight cut-glass square shades. This pendant features an eig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
Located in London, GB
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light.
possibly Buffa or Ulrich?
this pendant could be reduced in height if needed.
Please note that ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stinovo Style 6 Lights Chandelier, 2 Pairs Available
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of black and brass Finish Stilnovo style Chandeliers.
6 Lights , 40 watts max per lights.
US rewired and in working condition.
Completely restored and refinished.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cascade ‘Stalactites’ Colored Glass Chandelier designed by Nanny Still for Raak
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and highly decorative model ‘Stalactites’ chandelier designed by Nanny Still and manufactured by Raak Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, 1960s. Consist of a metal brown lacquer...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Huge Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice brass and Murano glass chandelier. The chandeliers are in excellent condition.
12 x E14 sockets.
Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in London, GB
A good quality nickel and gold-plated brass chandelier with long curved glass light diffusers in the manner of Fontana Arte. By Gino Paroldo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Brutalist Chandelier Pendant designed by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare unique rectangular wrought iron brutalist chandelier with 3 caps mouth blown clear glass and amber designed by the following designers Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich,Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
Large Gino Sarfatti chandelier 169cm diameter
Located in London, GB
Minimalist, midcentury sculptural chandelier.
Attributed to Gino Sarfatti modèle n°2068. Italy c1950
30 light chandelier.
The brass bulb holders on a central black ring. The bra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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