Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Pendant Light, Europe, 1950s

The best thing about hanging ceiling lights - besides their stylish look - is that they are the best option to make interiors appear more spacious. They can be used them to concentrate light, or to just add an accent to the room. This lamp’s design revolves around the clear glass sphere. Glass is the perfect material for light shades as it allows light to pass through it. This means that glass light shades offer almost as much illumination as a bare light bulb. The result is bright and vibrant light, and this is exactly what this model offers. The design’s main point is its effective simpleness, free of any unnecessary detail. The uncluttered look leaves the attention on the materials and on functionality that the form is also in service of. As such, the canopy, the rod, and the shade holder are all quite understated, accentuating the glass shade instead. The pairing of glass and brass is perhaps the most iconic material duo in mid-century modern European lighting...

At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with organic shapes, using new materials and methods to reimagine traditional pieces. Materi...

This brass and glass chandelier is full of personality, with unexpected details that make it unique. Most likely a one-off, this model has an essentially mid-century modern look with...

Materials were key elements of modern lighting design, and nothing speaks mid-century modern more than the combination of metals, such as brass and glass. At its most basic level, mi...

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Mid-century design is typically characterized by clean, simple lines and honest use of quality materials. It also generally includes minimal, tasteful use of decorative embellishment...

This pendant light features a starry cone made of black lacquered steel. The light pierces from the stars and gives a festive atmosphere.

Metal pendant light in a black and white lacquer. A simple but yet very good looking light in a very good condition with some smaller signs of age and use, no dents. The black shade ...

French mid-century pendant ceiling-light, France, 1950s. Glass & brass. Gilt and silvered stylized pattern. Height : 29.5"(75cm) can be shortened, diameter : 6.7"(17cm). Delivered wi...

Black lacquered and brushed aluminium Mid-Century Modern pendant.

Fantastic elegant 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass, red lacquered metal (middle), red plastic and white glass. Holds 7 E14 bulbs (bulbs on the pict...

Midcentury pendant with two hand painted glass shades made in Czechoslovakia in1950s. Very good original condition. 2x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.