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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage Cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage cream sugar ball hanging lamp 1960s Sugar Ball Sphere Hanging lamp just the name is already beautiful and natural cream. Beautiful hanging lamp w...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Pendant Lamp with Six Arms by Stilnovo, Italy, 1940's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant lamp with six arms produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1940's. Documented. Brass and lacquered metal and wood. The shades have been renovated some years ago.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This orange glass pendant lamp was designed by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi in Italy in the 1960's. It has a bright orange glass outside with a white opaline inside that gives a beautifu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made in milk glass, metal, brass With aged patina 5x40W,E27 or E26 bulb Good original condition US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mazzega Murano Chandelier in Amber and Clear Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cascade Chandelier, Murano Glass Mazzega, Italy, 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown amber colored and clear chandelier / pendant manufactured in Murano by Mazzega...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Plate

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 “ Migration” The a...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Murano Glass Ceiling by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant ceiling light entirely made of brass with tainted and sculpted Murano glasses. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Glass Pendant / Šenov, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, steel Re-polished Fully Functional Good condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Midcentury Pendant Meblo, Design Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Good original condition - Design: H. Guzzini - Marked by manufacturer. - Made of Plastic and Chrome - US Wiring compatible.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Gorgeous Murano Vintage Chandelier, 107 Clear Amber Triedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal clear amber prism triedri in a nickel metal frame. Period: 1980'S Dimensions: 41.90 inches...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Space Age Bumling Orange Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plastic Bumling pendant lamp made in the 1970s. Measures: Height of shade: 21 cm Max height: 90 cm Diameter: 36 cm The light requires one E27 light bulb. Works with both ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Groovy 1970's Metal and Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Groovy 1970's style pendant dish metal fixture with glass dish bottom and jeweled bead trim. The fixture accepts three standard size screw in bulbs, it is in very good working condit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large 1950s Stilnovo Glass and Metal Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo glass and metal pendant. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in matte finish opaline glass and painted metal with a custom fabricated architectural ceiling...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, brass With aged patina 4x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Carlo Nason Tangerine Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass discs chandelier by designer Carlo Nason. A dense collection of handcrafted clear and tangerine colored "Incamiciato" Murano glass discs on a chromed steel struc...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1950's Orange Atomic Dot Hanging Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
1950s Atomic style pendant lantern in enameled metal with a spun nylon interior in tones of oranges and yellow. When the fixture is lit, little dots of color emanate from within and ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable height Iconic design Maximum Height 108cm Made in Czechoslovakia Made of opaline glass, Lacquered metal, Chrome New cabling Re-polished Original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Orange Pendant Lamp by Erco, Germany, 1970s
By Erco
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Erco Leuchten made in Germany in the 1970s. Measures: Height of shade 20 cm Max height 60 cm Diameter 47 cm The light requires one E27 light bul...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Chandelier in Brass and Glass Tubular Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s. A whimsical chandelier, made in the 1970s that boasts eight rounded brass arms, each adorned with a structured glass tube housing a delicat...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier with 8 Lights, Polished Brass, Glass Lampshades, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Chandelier with 8 lights, polished brass, black metal, glass lampshades. Germany, 1950s.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful Italian mid-century hanging lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa in the 60s and manufactured by LUMI Milano in the following years. The hanging la...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Aluminum

Huge 1960's Rattan Bamboo & Brass Dome Pendant Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large pencil reed dome shade pendant lamp from the 1960's. Gorgeous aged brass hardware. Warm aged patina on reed . 10" milk glass globe inside. S...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Floral Pendant in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, copper, Italy, 1950s Stunning flowerlike pendant in copper. The lights consist out of separated, organically copper forms which reminds of...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mazzega Murano Tulip Amber and Clear Art Glass Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tulip shaped pendant light by Mazzega Murano, Italy, 1960s. Italian Mazzega flower shape pendant ceiling light with textured amber and clear glass lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Ligh...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

VV Cinquanta Mondrian Color Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta floor lamp Design by Vittoriano Viganò This version is with Yellow Lacquered Reflector and Mondrian Frame. The VV Cinquanta features an elegant and versatile posabl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Chandelier by Valasske Mezirici, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of milk glass, brass. 1x60W,E27 or E26 Bulb. With aged patina. Re-polished. Good original condition. US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass With aged patina 4x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chandelier produced in Poland in the 1950s. Dimensions: height 63 cm / diameter 57 cm.
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Acrylic Optical Shade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s designed in the Scandinavian style and Acrylic Shade Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, make it an iconic example of mid...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Murano Glass Pink Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano featuring a gilt brass structure supporting an array of pink textured glass components. All of the glass is hand-blown in Italy. It has been newl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Designed Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, brass, lacquered Metal 4xE27 or E26 bulb With aged patina Re-polished Good original condition US wiring compatible.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Majestic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Majestic pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier made with 163 precious glasses on four levels. Gold painted metal frame. Available also a pair and a pair of sconces. 12-light bulbs...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Round Art Glass Salmon Pink Italian Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass; note the workmanship of the beautiful dove-colored plate. Refinement and style as it is in the style of Murano, one-of-a-kind p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Adjustable Glass Pendant, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Adjustable height, maximum length 140 cm Bulb 1x60W, E27 or E26 Good Original condition US compatible cable.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Satin Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, satin glass, metal, Europe, 1970s. This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a frosted glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that i...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s Danish Orange Glass Pendant by Holmegaard
Located in London, London
Orange glass pendant By Holmegaard Stamped made in Denmark on inner cork stopper Teak top Denmark 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian Clear Amber Murano Glass Midcentury Chandelier by AVMazzega, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Italian amber clear Murano glass midcentury chandelier. This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Venice (Italy) for the company “AV Mazzega”. The c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini. The chandelier has a missing piece from the bottom row.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

'Sputnik' Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Sputnik' chandelier, brass and glass, Austria, 1960s. The brass sputnik shaped frame is elegantly finished with several diamond shaped glass ornaments and faceted glass beads. The ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Hammered Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of mid- century Scandinavian hammered brass wall sconces, circa 1950s. Socket: each 2 x E27 for standard screw bulbs.  
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable Height Iconic design Maximum Height 108cm Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Opaline glass, Lacquered metal, Chrome New cabling Re-polished Original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ceiling lights, brass and glass, Europe, 1960s This set of delicate ceiling lights are minimalist yet warm. Each light consists of eight light bulbs th...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Rare Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Stunning Midcentury Chandelier in Sciolari Style, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning eight-light brass chandelier, in the style of designer Sciolari in the 1970s. Great geometrical shape. Very good condition. Sockets: 8 x E14 small bulbs. (max. 40 watts e...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Contemporary Brass Chandelier Orange Murano Glass Cup, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large brass chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp with large Orange Murano glass cup. Made with old stock of glass from the manufacture Vistosi. High ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Pendant Meblo, Design Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - marked by label.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome steel, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Extra Large Austrian Hanging Lamp by Vest Lights, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Hanging light Producer: Vest lights, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1960s This 1960s hanging light was made by V...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Design Brass and Resin Pendant, 1970s / Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- Hungary, 1970s - Perfect original condition - Height can be shortened - Polished, marked by paper label by manufacturer. jr
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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Lamp Trava Design by Sigurd “Carl Thore”, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Iconic Swedish trava pendant designed by Sigurd (Carl Thore) Lindkvistfor for Granhaga Metallindustri. It’s finished in shades of metallic brass colour and the innermost shades are l...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Krystal Chandelier by Jablonecke Sklarny, 1970’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of plastic, brass, glass With aged patina 2x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Fiberglass Amber Dome Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
These fiberglass domes date to from the 1950s. We recently found a nice barn collection of these originals. When lit they give off a nice warm glow and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass

Vintage Brass Mid Century Brutalist 5 Lamp Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage mid century brutalist 5 lamp chandelier. Great design. Great quality. In great vintage condition. Rewired and grounded with a twisted bro...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Audoux Minet 3-Light French Rope Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Audoux Minet 3-light French rope chandelier, 3-light, 40 watts max bulb.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Milk Glass,Brass The chandelier was completely disassembled and cleaned,the wiring was replaced. With aged patina 6x40W,E27 or E26 bulb Good...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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