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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color:  Gold
Francesco Rota Suspension Lamp 'Kin' 478 Satin Gold by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Kin' 478 designed by Francesco Rota in 2013. Suspension lamp giving direct and diffused light. Metal turned body lamp. PMMA transparent diffuser. Manufactured by Ol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom. Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 50+ standard enamel colors are shown in the final images there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish and/or patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. "Monarch" pendant light with shown in our hand-finished oil-rubbed bronze and our satin "Perfect White" creamy enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. We are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as larger and multi-tier chandeliers with the "Monarch" cone! Available to view at our NYC showroom in Chelsea! Dimensions as shown: The cones are 9" height , 5" diameter of the upper cone, 9" diameter of the lower cone. Total overall height as shown is 30", but may be easily edited to fit your space at no additional cost. This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components. Handsome design scaled to work well in a breakfast nook, in a foyer, a forlorn corner, as a reading lamp, a bedside lamp or flanking a bathroom or powder room vanity. The perfect luxe addition to a master suite, nursery or glam room. Strong enough to stand alone, but especially impactful in groupings over a bar, in a library, over a pool table...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 36 standard enamel colors are shown in the final images-- there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Modern Supernova Chandelier in Oil-Rubbed Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Supernova chandelier-- a dynamic, lively design by Blueprint Lighting, 2019. Supernova is constructed with a brass frame with spun aluminium orbs; shown in our hand finished oil-rubbed bronze with natural brass button finials. This design has characteristics of both Mid-Century Modernism and contemporary design. It offers a sculptural and architectural element as the focal point of your space. The perfect statement piece for any sophisticated interior! Drop height as shown is 30", but this can easily be customized for your space at no additional charge. Dimensions of the lamp body as shown are 42" diameter and 4" height. Diameter and height may both be customized. This design can even sit quite close to the ceiling and have more a flushmount feel. May be fully customized: drop height, scale, enamel color, metal finish--you name it and we can do it! Our 36 in-house enamel colors are shown in the final image. We also offer polished or brushed nickle...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing 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 p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Metal

Italian Modern Campana Three-Tier Pendant in White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Campana" three-tier pendant or small chandelier fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2017. The spun aluminum cones are influenced by a vintage 1950s Italian design. Swivelin...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Italian Modern Campana Three-Tier Pendant in Brass & Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified from our 36 in-house enamel colors, shown in final images. Pictured are our colors "Perfect White", "Charcoal" and "Lipstick". Metal finish may be speci...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

ASTER Brass and Enamel Chandelier by Blueprint Lighting, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final images--there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Please contact us with questions and custom requests--we respond quickly and thoroughly! ASTER: a chic, simple brass chandelier with enameled spun aluminum orbs by Blue Print Lighting, 2017. This design is an Italian Modern classic with characteristics of both Mid-Century Modernism and Contemporary design. It offers a sculptural and architectural element as the focal point of your space. The perfect statement piece for any sophisticated interior! Drop height as shown is 28", but this can easily be customized for your space at no additional charge. Dimensions of the lamp body are 34" diameter and 5" h. This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulb is not included. UL-listed May be fully customized: drop height, scale, enamel color, metal finish--you name it and we can do it! Lead time for customization is currently 3-4 weeks. Whether furnishing a contemporary Soho loft or stylish post-war Park Avenue penthouse, an artistic central park townhome or your eccentric Brooklyn brownstone, our team is happy to help. We ship anywhere, so we can also assist you with that retro palm springs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Large Gold Plated Sixteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely large Italian sixteen arms gilt metal chandelier. Measures: Diameter 90 cm. Height 90 cm. The light requires sixteen single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Sunburst Flower Light Fixture Flush Mount in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt sunburst leafed light fixture, metal, gold leaf. Spain, 1950s A hand-hammered gold gilt iron sunburst flower shaped ceiling light fixture with central exposed bulb. Richly dec...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal

Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy. A Stunning and Elegant Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with Gold Spheres and Olives, Handmade in Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Triedre Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with 24-Carat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handblown Murano glass Sputnik chandelier offers an abundance of Triedre crystals- each replete with a profusion of 24-carat white gold flecks- emanating from a centra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Chrome

Spanish Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Double Leafed Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt metal double layered leafed sunburst ceiling flush mount. Spain, 1960s. An eye-catching sunburst or flower burst ceiling light featuring two layers of gilt iron leaves surroundi...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Gold Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Jansen Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern gold gilt Baguès / Jansen style rock crystal and bead flower chandelier, with a large centre finial and finishe...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal

Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory 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

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, the 2-tier Catalonia is a more compact version of our wildly popular Catalonia chandelier, perfectly suited for...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Large Spanish Crown Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Crown Sunburst Large Flush Mount (20 in ), Gilt Iron. Spain, 1950s. This sunburst flushmount or pendant has leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser and a...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Catalonia' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece with design elements of both Italian and French modernism and is a stunning study...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Massive Oval Brass & Enamel Italian Campana Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our 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 matt...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Italian Mid Century Art Nouveau Forged Wrought Iron and Gold Gilt Chandelier
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid-Century Art Nouveau chandelier, hand-forged wrought iron and gold gilded with a descending stylized plant spiral "vine" supporting 4 candle cups in a straight line. Imported from...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Bespoke Elegant Italian "Selene" Pendant in bronze and selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stone, Crystal, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Big Spider Murano Glass Chandelier, Gold Color, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian big spider Murano glass chandelier, made of brass, and painted aluminum, 16 lights in E14 format, amber-colored. This chandelier has a truly spectacular scenic impa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Poliarte Italy in Muti Color Glass
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

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Bronze

Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape. This beautiful sconce has three moving joints. On the backplate and the middle you have a dented joint for reaching any point. On the heads there is a turning and 90 degrees up and down to keep the shades vertical and aiming every position. Natural solid patinated brass. Aluminum shades dust sprayed lacquered in ivory and hand gilted by a local artisan in the Siena area. Pivoting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct light. Ideal side to fireplace so that the arm can reach a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal

Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Gold Murano Glass Chandelier, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Here is a great Classic from 1982 designed by Barovier and Toso. This chandelier is composed of 12 arms, which, stretching outwards, reach a diameter of 137 cm and a height (includin...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf

Set of Mother-of-pearl and gilded metal pendant lights
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Set Mother-of-pearl and gilded metal pendant lights 1 x 40 cm 1 x 30 cm 1 x 25 cm Can be sold separately
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mother-of-Pearl

Italian Midcentury Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Italian midcentury six-light bronze, black lacquered bronze and glass chandelier.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1 (of 3) Small 1960 Germany Palwa Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass Tear Drop
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant small flush mount chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Murano glass teardrops. These lamps have an incomparable unique ch...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Iron Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture with Frosted Glass, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern gilt iron sunburst flush mount or pendant with leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser, Spain, 1950s. Handcrafted in hammered iron with gold leaf...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Barovier Toso Style Italian Gold Textured Murano Glass Flower Leaf Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Venetian flushmounts / chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Murano, Mid-Century Modern style with an organic flower corolla design, handcraf...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

PETITE MONOLITH Italian Modern Brass & Enamel Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Our Petite Monolith fixture is a more moderately scaled 5-shade version of our wildly successful Monolith chandelier. This go-anywhere design plays well in both modern and tradition...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Stainless 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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Milan Chandelier Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Corbett Lighting Italians put their own unique twist on lighting designs in the mid-century modern era. Milan is an elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf

Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No. 2007. Manufactured by Arteluce in the 193...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum

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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Massimo Vignelli Blue and White Venini Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
Massimo Vignelli blue and white striped Murano glass pendant lamp designed for Venini glass. Solid brass hanging collar makes for a simple yet beautiful ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern, vintage, Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resemb...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Starburst 26" Palwa Ball Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Monumental Gold Leaves Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
This striking ceiling light is realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves with gold intrusion. Gold-plated frame with 18 E 27 bulbs sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Gold Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Hastings, GB
1960s Italian gilt wheatsheaf chandelier Stunning large size wheatsheaf chandelier in gilt metal and hand carved wood This 6 bulb chandelier is...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Spectacular LargeBacklit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Grand Molto 10-Arm Brass & Enamel Chandelier, French Modern, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Grand Molto, a larger and more stunning 10-Arm version of the Molto 5-Arm ceiling fixture. Inspired by Mathieu Matégot's iconic Rigitulle medium, this 10-arm chandeli...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

PETITE LUDO Chandelier in White Enamel, Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our 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 fanbook. Frame and hardware patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. We also make corresponding wall sconces articulated reading lights in this design and can produce this chandelier at practically any size oval or circle  Five-arm round PETITE LUDO...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

Blue Murano glass chandelier - Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large sky blue & clear Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s The large chandelier has 8 lights/arms and gold plated & brass mounts. The Medite...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Five Candles by Harjes, 1970
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast candelabra composed of five cast arms candle holder for regular candles. It is designed by Michael Harjes (1926-2006) and produced by Harjes Metalkunst workshop, a busine...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Gold Italian Murano Midcentury 6 Arm Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury hand blown Murano chandelier in semi-opaque hand blown Murano gold glass in an elegant neo-classical design with six curved upward arms ending with glass candle holders ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Fine French 1970s Brass and Glass "Queen's Necklace" Flush Mount by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine French 1970s round "Queens Necklace" flush mount/ceiling light made with rough laid glass slabs set between two brass frames and a white opaline glass diffuser (...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Purple Mid Century Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Seguso style, Italy, 1980s. The hand blown chandelier is made of a thin delicate light purple color M...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

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

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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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Italian Tole & Ceramic Six Arm Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite patinated bronzed antique gold gilt Tole chandelier with 32 intricately hand crafted pink porcelain roses. Six arms & lights, Italian mid 20th Century with newer hardwir...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wire, Gold Leaf

1970s, Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with Faceted Crystals Made by Palwa, Germany
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

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Original Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier brass construction from about 1950s fully working piece of Mid-Century. Measure: Height 60 cm. Diameter: 58 cm.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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