Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 1970s
Color: Gold
Pair of Murano Calla Lily Chandelier by Franco Luce, Art Glass and Gilt Brass
By Franco Luce
Located in Coimbra, PT
Awesome pair of 1970s vintage Italian Murano Lily Calla art glass shades gilt chandelier. Franco Luce Seguso chandelier with six hand blown Murano glass le...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded Flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Late Century Japanese Industrial Flameproof Cast Bronze and Glass Cage Pandant
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage Industrial Japanese flameproof cast bronze ceiling light fitted with Edison squirrel cage filament bulb made in the 1990s by Kokosha - Osak...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Richard Essig Space Age Design Sputnik hanging lamp - white, gold -
Located in Budapest, HU
Richard Essig Szputnyik Space Age Ceiling Lamp - White-Gold Vase with Glass Spheres
Description:
Presenting an extraordinary piece of design history - the Richard Essig Szputnyik Sp...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Poliarte Italy in Muti Color Glass
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in London, GB
Large flush mount ceiling lamp by Poliarte in Verona, Italy, circa 1975. The lamp radiates in geometric segments of alternating translucent and colored hand chipped glass creating a ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1960 Italy Novaresi 'Leaf' Flush Mount Ceiling Light Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Novaresi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with white textured Murano glass leafs on a gilded brass frame. Manufactured by Novaresi, Milano, Italy in the 1960s.
Measures: diameter 20.8" in,...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded Wall Mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Amazing Vintage Bronze Chandelier For 8 Light Bulbs, Belgium 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Bronze Chandelier on the chain. For 8 light bulbs.
Belgium, circa 1970s.
The chandelier is completely made of bronze characterized ...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Charming Large Vintage Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Deknudt Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Chandelier in Bronze by Deknudt, Belgium.
Circa 1970s.
A very nicely chased vintage six light chandelier in bronze with...
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1970s Belgian Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals enclosed in ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Industrial Veb Copper & Aluminium Pendant & Bronze Fittings
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
VEB copper and aluminium pendant with target grill.
VEB was formed in he early 1950s and was the biggest Luminaire manufacturer in the GDR.
The public...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design Style by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Spectacular LargeBacklit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with many pieces of cut crysta...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Fine French Art Deco Two-Tiered Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - fine French Art Deco two-tiered round ceiling fixture with a gilded lacquered bronze frame which supports the bent and flat enameled white glass diffusers.
The flat bo...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals enclosed in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
French Bronze Chandelier and Sconces by Maison Charles, France, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of three bronze light fixtures by Maison Charles, France, circa 1970s.
Socket: e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Measurements chandelier: Height 29.52 inches / Diameter 22.83 inches ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1 of 3 Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ind...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier attr. to (Maison Lucien Gau), Paris, France.
The chandelier has eight scroll arms and displays great elegance, thanks to a platinum coating old g...
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1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1970s, Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with Faceted Crystals Made by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brass gilded chandelier filed with faceted crystals made by Palwa, Germany, 1970.
This chandelier consists out of a gold-plated crown with inside six gold plaited rings...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
1 of 2 Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of brass and has...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Sciolari of Italy 1970s Gold & Crystal Disk Geometric Chandelier 1 of 2
Located in New York, NY
One of two available of this unique and beautiful Italian 1970s gold on brass and crystal cube shape chandelier attributed to Sciolari of Italy. Second chandelier is listing referenc...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bronze Arts & Crafts Hanging Pendant Lights w Slag Glass 4 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Arts & Crafts Hanging Pendant lamps in copper/bronze. Large overhanging roof like tops to shield bad weather if used outdoors. Quality workmanship through out lamps...
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1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
7 Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Enameled Glass Flush Mount by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a brown patina bronze square frame that holds the white enameled optical glass diffusers.
The flat square horizontal diffuser is easily removable in order to change the b...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1 of 4 Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ind...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Pendant Lamp in Bronze, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid century pendant lamp in bronze , 1970s
Original working wire / standard E27 bulbs.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crys...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crys...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 2 Petite Crystal Glass Rod Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite crystal glass rod pendant light, Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful light effect.
Sockets: It needs 5 x E14 small bulbs ( max. 40 Watts each)
L...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Pair of Two Layer Faceted Crystal Chandeliers Kinkeldey, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modernist design chandeliers were designed by the Kinkeldey design team during the 1970s, and manufactured in Germany. A very elegant Kinkeldey chandelier, it is comfortable wit...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Chandelier Kalmar Corina Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive Hollywood regency ice glass chandelier or pendant light model 'Corina' no. 3970 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s o...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Lampart Milano attributable 70s Five-Light Chandelier, Solid Brass and Crystals.
By Lampart
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Italian "Lampart" firm attributable 1970s five-light classical chandelier in solid brass and crystals, enriched with thick teal coloured hexagonal crystals at the base of the gild la...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal gla...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals. Mult...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hund...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Murano glass Mid Century Modern flush mount chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid Century Modern Murano glass flush mount chandelier, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The huge chandelier is made of clear Murano glass leaves, with a grid p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Monumental Chandelier by Architect Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Chandelier Hand-Crafted by Architect Paolo Soleri,Brutalist Design. Bronze Cast from the Arcosanti
foundry Yavapai County, Arizona 19...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1/2 Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal gla...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 (of 2) 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of clear Murano glass drops mounted on a gilt-brass frame.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. A real eyecatche...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Italian 15 Light Glass Chandelier Decorated with Leaf Motif, La Murrina, 1970's
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
An Italian vintage chandelier with 15 lights, the gold plated stem and central support attach to the 15 arms decorated with cut glass leaf pattern design which support the lights und...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Pink Chandelier
By Franco Luce
Located in Coimbra, PT
Awesome large 1970s vintage Murano glass Floral Franco Luce Seguso gilt chandelier. Having a gold-plated brass frame, it's spherical center holds twenty-four hand blown blooms in th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Pair Murano Franco Luce Art Glass &Gilt Brass Mid-Century Chandelier-PPU
By Franco Luce
Located in Coimbra, PT
Awesome pair of 1970s vintage Italian Murano Lily Calla art-hlass shades gilt chandelier and flower bouquet. Franco Luce Seguso chandelier with five handbl...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glamorous 20" Novaresi Flush Mount Chandelier Crystals & Gilt-Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large ceiling light with clear crystal prisms mounted on a round gilt-brass frame. Has 6 sockets. In very good condition. Gives beautiful light. The sparkling and glittering ...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24 carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Bronze Search Light Pendant
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion
This very substantial fitting was salvaged from an old Japanese cargo ship, built during the 1970s an...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970s, Gold-Plated and Faceted Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Reijmyre, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful gold-plated chandelier attributed to Rejmyre Armaturfabrik Rejmyre, Sweden, 1970s.
The chandelier is build up out of six rings and two crowns filled with faceted crystal, ...
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1970s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Set of Seven J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilli...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Gold-Plated & Crystal Glass Flush Wall Mount Light from Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Huge square ceiling or wall lamp by Kinkeldey from the 1970s.
45 prismatic glasses and 9 burners.
The side length of the lamp is 50 x 50 x 11 cm.
and 25 kg the big one
...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame. Large size of cr...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A documented Venini chandelier designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, the director and designer of famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blown clear glass with green stripes suspended from a gold plate on brass metal rod and dome ceiling canopy.
Located in showplace antique + design center...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass, Gold Plate
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hund...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Set of Five J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilli...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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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