Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Orange
Danish Modern Small Pendant Lamps in Brass & White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of window pendant lights composed of white opaline glass and brass. Manufactured in Denmark circa 1970 in a style reminiscent of Vilhelm Lauritzen. Measurements: H: 16 cm, Diam...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Orange Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier - Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Dark orange Murano glass Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
The mid-century modern chandelier has a dark orange, or dark caramel beautiful warm color, and go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage c...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Orang glass 'Bang' pendant lamp by Jacob E. Bang for Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The elegant, droplet shaped pendant lamp, model 'Bang' was designed by Jacob Eiler Bang for Fog & Mørup in Denmark in the 1960's. This lamp is made of orange colored glass with a whi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Ceiling Lamp, 32 Amber and Clear Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 Murano glass petals (clear with amber spot) in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object.
Period: late 20t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage c...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gorgeous Italian Murano Felci Glass Chandelier, 75 Amber Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 75 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Dimensions: 6...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Stilnovo Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure.
A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced.
Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1970s.
Executed in yellow colored fiberglass, the pendant lamp needs...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fiberglass
Vintage Glass Flush Mount by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, 1
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler. Germany Düren 1960s.
Exterior: Light glass with frosted decor
Interior: Opal overlay
The design is by Aloys Gangkofn...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Opaline Glass
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandeliers, 83 Amber Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandeliers each composed by 83 splendid glass petals (amber with white spot) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gorgeous Italian Murano Felci Glass Chandeliers, 75 Amber Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandeliers each composed by 75 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Dimensi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century polished gilt brass chandelier with clear glass elements in the holders.
This chandelier includes 12 pieces. E14 bulbs.
Its is in a very good original vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii 3 Lune Ceiling Light for Arredoluce
Located in Houston, TX
Angelo Lelii 3 lune ceiling light for Arredoluce
Italy, circa 1961
brass, frosted glass
Labeled with manufacturer's sticker. An original production, not a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Located in New York, NY
Blown glass, brass. Internally decorated blown glass shade. Brass mounts and 1 x E26 socket.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Preben Dal Diamond Symphoni Pendant Light for Hans Følsgaard Denmark
By Preben Dahl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Symphoni Pendant Light designed by Preben Dal (Dahl)
for Hans Følsgaard AS Denmark.
White and grey lacquered sheet metal, diamond shaped elements forming pentagon layers.
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 83 Amber and Clear Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of 83 splendid glass petals (clear with amber spot) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
European Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp with Leaf Motif, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern pieces function very well because of their simplicity and fine craftsmanship. What unites the European lighting models of the era can be observed in this ceiling l...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light in brass with shades in painted aluminum and opaline glass. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vin...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Very Decorative Pink Pendant Lamp, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Very rare pink colored hanging lamp with plastic slats. A good preserved Original from the 1960s.
It is often attributed to Svend Aage Holm Søren...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
Pair of Orignal Chrome and Orange "Milieu" Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg
Located in London, GB
A pair of orignal chrome and orange plated steel "Milieu" ceiling lights, by Jo Hammerborg for famous Danish lighting company, Fog and Morup. Rewired wit...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
French Ceiling Pendant Five Brass and Red Resin Lamps Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury
Lampshade in very good condition, but that you can change according to your tastes
Brass and red resin reminiscent of stalactites.
Fiv...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Pendant Lamp with Orange and Yellow Mouth-Blown Glass Shades, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pendant lamp from the Italian 1950s with two mouth-blown glass shades in yellow and orange. Total height currently 136 cm. One glass shade is 40 cm high and has a diameter of 16 cm. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, garlic or onion shaped, swag, pendant light features a blown milk glass shade encased in a brass-toned, steel frame. The pendant is newly wired with 6 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mars Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Red Onyx and Brass, 8-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite red-veined translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
This chandelier is truly spectacular, and uses onyx with dramatic red veining. While the red onyx gives a beautiful, sculptural look to the chandelier, it does reduce light output a little, so most of the light comes from the upper hole. This makes it ideal for ambient light or as a sculptural piece.
This unique version is made with patina brass.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The technical data are the same of the equivalent Sistema chandelier with the same number of shades.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Onyx, Brass
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of shade 15 cm
Max height 100 cm
Diame...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture.
This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in exceptional condition. We have completely rewired it for safe and immediate usage in the US as well and we also have cleaned all the mouth blown glass both inside and out. The truly thick and amber colored glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the hand-knotted metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The amber color, is not transparent. This, what we call, rustic style pendant is hand-crafted in the exact same way and it has the same design as others, but in the proces something was done to the glass which has created a non-transparent, almost sugar coated surface. It is truly beautiful and other than with the transparent ones, it does not throw shade patterns on your walls and ceiling. It actually makes this stylish Venetian rarity much 'calmer' and atmospheric.
The size and shape of this amazing work of Italian lighting fixture...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
BIG Plastic Origami Danish Pendant Honeycomb by Le Klint - around 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970
- Good original condition.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orrefors Sweden Cubic Hanging Lamp in Amber Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A square hanging light with two glass shades. One exterior in cubic honey glass and one interior in diamond pattern clear glass. Manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Sexy 1950s Chandelier from Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy midcentury chandelier from Germany, the color of the glass is so much nicer in person, the height of the chand...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Paavo Tynell Model "556" Pendant Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Surrounding countries exerted a strong influence of the developing ‘Finnish Style’ initially, but a dialogue with nature was to become the prime force in the ongoing evolution of the...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Orange for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orange Pulegoso Disco Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with red orange Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using Pulegoso technique, mounted on 24k gold plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Orange glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
T...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Rattan Ceiling Pendant Lamp in the Style of Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian rattan ceiling pendant lamp (circa 1970s) in the style of Vivai del Sud. Delightfully original, this piece transports you to the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Rattan
Sardinian Dome Chandelier Hand-Woven Straw Midcentuy Italy Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sardinian dome chandelier hand-woven straw green color midcentuy Italy design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Straw
Italian Mazzega Murano Chandelier in Amber and Clear Glass, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with amber and clear Murano glasses hand blown to form beautiful dangling stalactite shaped glasses, mounted on chrome finish frame, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Organic Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Natural organic woven wicker and bamboo large globe pendant hanging light 1950s.The beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo and wicker wire. Th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Rattan
Mid-Century Rope Pendant Glass Shade by Audoux Minnet, France, 1960's
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century rope pendant glass shade by Adrian Audoux and Frida Minnet, France, 1960's.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Rope, Glass
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Entitled “Cypress Sunset”
Th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Pendant Lamp Glass and Chrome Hillebrand
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 3-Light pendant lamp manufactured by Hillebrand in the 1960s. 3 glass shades with chrome tubes on top. Holds each 1 E14 bulb. (not included)
Very good con...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ceiling Lamp Glass Carlo Nason Eclipse Mazzega Venice, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Biella, IT
Eclipse Mazzega Venice Italy big ceiling lamp glass Carlo Nason design years 60
Measure: 50 inches height and 16" diameter, perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Le Klint Honeycomb Chandelier
By Le Klint
Located in Redding, CT
Le Klint Honeycomb Chandelier. Original vintage condition. in white. Geometric designs with amazing light refractions. Perfect for that mid centur...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Stemlite Pendant by Bill Curry for Gubi in Black Red
By Gubi, Bill Curry
Located in Glendale, CA
Stemlite Pendant by Bill Curry for Gubi in black red.
Originally conceived in 1962 by designer Bill Curry, the award-winning Stemlite line became known as a 'total look' lamp. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pendant Light by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Danemark, 1968
Located in Brussels , BE
Pendant light by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Danemark, 1968.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Stemlite Pendant by Bill Curry for Gubi in Pebble Gray
By Gubi, Bill Curry
Located in Glendale, CA
Stemlite pendant by Bill Curry for GUBI in pebble gray.
Originally conceived in 1962 by designer Bill Curry, the award-winning Stemlite line became known as a 'total look' lamp. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stemlite Pendant by Bill Curry for Gubi in Black Chrome
By Gubi, Bill Curry
Located in Glendale, CA
Stemlite pendant by Bill Curry for GUBI in black chrome.
Originally conceived in 1962 by designer Bill Curry, the award-winning Stemlite line became known as a 'total look' lamp. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Chandeliers / Pendant Ceiling Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in London, GB
Rare Pair of Itsu chandeliers / Pendant Ceiling Lights, Finland, 1950s. Very good vintage condition. Local re-wiring recommended prior to use. Priced per unit. Currently 2 available....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Model 'Kuplat' Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi, Finland 1950's
By Yki Nummi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning 'Kuplat' pendant was designed by the Finnish designer Yki Nummi in 1959. This piece is of a vintage edition. A true timeless design classic, suitable for many spaces. T...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flowerpot Ceiling Lamp, Verner Panton '1926-1998' VP1, 1970
Located in Lejre, DK
Flowerpot ceiling lamp, designed by Verner Panton (1926-1998) VP1 in yellow color from the 1970s.
Measures: H:15 dia:21.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Starburst 22“ Amber Murano Chandelier Iridescent Glass & Brass, SiSche 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large starburst 10-lights chandelier with iridescent amber Murano glass stars on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1960s with abstract art work by G61.
Titled “ kaleidoscope”
The a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Pair of Brass Pendant Lamps in Umbrella Shape, Belgium 1970s
Located in London, GB
Angular brass pendant lamps pair in umbrella shape sheets of polished brass, 1970s Belgium. Inside they are enamelled to reflect the light. Perfect to use over a dining table or kitc...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Opal Orange Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large and rare Doria pendant light with nice Opal glass ball.
High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on.
Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal
Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Arteluce. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Naturally aged brass throughout with black enameled accents on joints and canopy. Rewired for US standard...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian, Large Pendant XI Luigi Massoni for Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White large Pendant by Massimo Luigi for Guzzini.
Original condition, adjustable height.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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