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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st episode!
There is nothing else like this on the market.
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.
The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. See schematics.
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.
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.
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 52 glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 55,10 inches (140 cm) height w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Wood
Five Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Set of five ceiling lights with an embossed glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. The lamps are fully working and in very good ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$1,100 / item
Large Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Amethyst Tube Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large amethyst glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Leather Pendant Light in Black, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This six-arm spider chandelier features a combination of ivory and sage colors, with a natural patina brass finish. The pivoting heads allow for easy light distribution throughout the room, with the upper shades contributing to ambiance lighting and the lower shades providing direct lighting. It measures 54 in. (135 cm) in diameter and has 12 bulbs, providing ample light output for your dining or living room.
The chandelier is a Silvio Piattelli design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 36 GOLD glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic chandelier with 36 clear amber glasses mixed with gold powder , golden plated metal frame. The structure was gilded in a galvanic, so the conditions are like new. The gla...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century modern design, blending futuristic inspiration with refined craftsmanship. The chand...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Impressive Midcentury Modern Cloud Chandelier from Volksgarten Milchhalle Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing we offer an adapted customized version of the original cloud chandeliers from the historic Milchhalle building in the „Wiener Volksgarten“, the Vienna People's Garden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grace Kelly's Tears Murano Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the Grace Kelly whose tears, legend has it, were the same color as her eyes.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
ARREDOLUCE - Angelo LELLI - attributed chandelier - Made in ITALY 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Original 1950s chandelier,,, attributed for quality and design to ANGELO LELLI, ARREDOLUCE production.
Made in Italy-
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Dandelion Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This iconic blossom chandelier Dandelion was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. Stejnar was trained as a gold- and silversmith in his hometown Vienna, Austria. ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
Original condition.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flushmount Murano White Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Flush mount conical Murano white glass and brass studio chandelier –
in stock
A striking blend of craftsmanship and geometry, this studio-made flush mount chandelier features a stun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare "Trilobo" Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare "Trilobo" five - tiered Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini.
This heavy height- quality fixture is made of 90 triedri cognac coloured and clear round thick Murano glas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large White Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large white Arne Jacobsen pendant light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
It needs 4 x standard bulbs ( up to 100 W for each bulb)
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Fabric and Brass Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric and Brass Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1970s, Germany
Adjustable large lampshade.
Brass body & fabric shade
Manufactured in Germany
This lamp works with ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano chandelier by Mazzega Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a mesmerizing Murano chandelier crafted by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s, representing the epitome of mid-century modern Italian lighting. This exquisite chandelier f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Oversized 6-Arm Driftwood Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This perfectly whimsical driftwood chandelier is large scale and illuminated to all 6 arms. Currently on a short chain and canopy BUT can be extended if needed. Perfect for a beach...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Driftwood
Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Monumental 80in - 2 meter diameter chandelier. Mid-Century style twelve arms spider chandelier with ivory head and natural brass. A statement piece for a large living room, public sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 10 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to ins...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Brass Pendant, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass pendant from the 1940-1950s.The oversized cone-shaped body is made from a single polished sheet of brass, cut into strips that are att...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,155 / item
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, 38 light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, 12 light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Cascade Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon cascade lamp from the 1950s.
Wonderful and contemporary design.
A highlight for every room.
A warm and comfortable light is created.
Condition:
Very good vintage c...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,515
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier in the manners of Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian chandelier made of brass , glass and walnut .
In the manners of Stilnovo , Oscar Torlasco , Fontana Arte model '1963' .
Contain 6 E26 size ceramic socket rated at 60 w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,995 Sale Price
50% Off
1 of 9 Opal Glass Pendant Lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning opal Pendant light designed by Peill & Putzler , Germany, 1970s
Nice Light effect.
Very good condition.
Sockets: One x E27 Standard bulb. ( up to 100 W max).
Light bulbs a...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal
Lovely Florian Schulz Onos Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The Classic of Florian Schulz lamps.
Height variable by adjusting the weight from 80cm to 160cm.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Top Quality Murano Vintage Chandelier, 26 Pink Glasses Tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 26 pink glass tubes with a particular shape
Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A spiky Scandinavian Modern crystal pendant light that creates a sunburst motif on the surface beneath it once lid. It features an amber glass ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$265 Sale Price
33% Off
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Tiered Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a tall, frosted glass tiered chandelier that is hardwired and ready to use.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 5 arm brass chandelier with huge opale glass shade.
Solid well made construction.
Each glass shade measure 7.5 in. wide by 6.5 in. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,495 Sale Price
22% Off
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in sprayed...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lyfa, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Lyft, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 27.0"W x 27.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.0"
Dimensions...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu
By Itsu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu. This exquisite piece marries function with a beautiful form, accent...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern glass pendant lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass Model no. 1088, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a large glass shade comb...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,803 Sale Price
25% Off
Wabi Short Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Crystal Glass and Metal Florentine Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy.
Fully functional.
With six E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Several Pendant Lights Lamps, Patinated Brass Clear Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Several rare and exceptional pendant lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The textured glass is similar to the lights ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition....
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 multicolored Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly ele...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,030 / item
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
4 available
This lamp works with E14 light bulbs.
Wired and s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Purple Mid Century Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso
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 Murano glass.
The curved Murano a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fine Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid-century, six -light laquiered brass of aluminium chandelier, circa 1950s.
Measurements: Height 26.37 Inches, diameter 31.49 Inches.
Socket: 6 x E27 Edison for standard screw ...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Vintage pendant lamp by Temde from the 1970s, featuring a stylish design crafted from acrylic glass and brass. This elegant fixture showcases the brand’s classic blend of mid-century...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little on either side.
This is the smallest Sistema chandelier, with 2 arms and 4 shades. Ideal for a round or square dining table. It also works well over an island.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
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.
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