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
1 of 4 Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Minimalist iron and clear glass pendant light manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Octagonal shaped lantern and multi-faceted clear glass.
High quality and i...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Targetti Sankey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Targetti Sankey
Italy 1960s
Handblown glass, brass.
Rewired for US.
Overall drop is adjustable. Can be shorter.
We take pride in bringing vintage fix...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
Dimensions: 8"w x 4"d x 29"h
Designer: Max Ingrand
Manufacture: Fontana Arte
Material: Brass with Glass Diffuser
Italy, c1960s
VNT1461
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano Red Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection presents a series of luminous spheres, reimagining the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. These lights offer endless possibilities for creative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, White Midnight Blue, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Six arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
Dimen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Green Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown.
Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass Leaf & Chrome Venini Chandelier Italy, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite large chandelier attributed to the legendary atelier of Venini in Italy, circa 1980s. It features a lot of leaf motif hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shades. T...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
American Designer, Chandeliers, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric chandeliers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75” H x 18” W x 12” D
Dimensions of Mount: 1....
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 turquoise polyhedra
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 Turquoise Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40.70 inches (105 cm) ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 pink lattimo glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
1970’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
Model 1933 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1933 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Textured glass panels meet to form a slim curved rectangle body. The gorgeous aged b...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rope Nautical Anchor Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Nautical Anchor Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
12-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Cream Fabric Shades, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic twelve-arm Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier made of brass with organically curved arms and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Aust...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier .
Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an brass structure .
Well made with quality component and ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
1970s Glass Ceiling Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible,
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Hand Blown Murano Orange Clear Glass Light fixture, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful light fixture in the style of Mazzega, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). a bi-colored (clear and orange) hand blown glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa II, 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
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Brass
Olive green Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Olive green Murano glass chandelier, Venini style Italy circa 1980s.
Two chandeliers - a pair available.
Sold and priced individually.
The mid-century chandeliers design has a pineap...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold Plate
Large three-Tier Murano PINK Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 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 52 large PINK glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
Di...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Pair of Swedish Cylinder Pendant Ceiling Lamps in Metal, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century cylinder pendant ceiling lamps, Sweden, 1960s. Made from metal. In good original condition, with some marks and scratches throughout, consistent with age ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 multicolored glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are pink, yellow and green, which makes the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1 )
Purple was a very popular mid century color in Scandinavia. It was also the first color ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hamburg, DE
A timeless classic of Scandinavian design. The Bumling by Atelje Lyktan based on a design by Anders Pehrson from the 60s. Here in a special color.
The lamp primarily casts direct li...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
'Tekio Circular P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Circular P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
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
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), Chandelier, France 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Wrought iron chandelier by Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), hammered, with nine arms. Body of volutes and interlaces joined by a central strut with hammered palmettes decoration wit...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, 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
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gaia, Murano 5 Black and 2 White Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection is a series of lighting spheres that reintroduce a classic Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers endless possibilities, al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Erik Hoglund Large Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large rare mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Height: (light fixture only) - 41.33 inches
Totaly heig...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Vintage pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari made in Italy in the 1970s.
Good vintage condition. The glass is not cracked, there are three chips. Wiring replaced by a professional elect...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Amazing Murano Glass Candelier, 185 Iridescent Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 iridescent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) height...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants Lights / Hanging Lamps in White Patina, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
White Painted Rattan Bell Pendants / Lanterns, Pair
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Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spai...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid century vistosi style chandelier with hexagonal smoked glass discs , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid century vistosi style chandelier with hexagonal smoked glass discs , 1970s
Dimensions: 70cm Height , 55cm Diameter
Condition: Good 3 of the glass dies have a small chip
Material...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Murano Glass Amethyst Purple and White Swirl Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Amityville, NY
An absolutely beautiful mid century modern vintage Murano blown glass ceiling pendant light in a swirl of amethyst purple and milky white. C...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large Barovier Toso Gold Dusted Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large gold dusted Murano glass and 24 karat gold - plated brass chandelier by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 8 x e14 for standa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
A 1970s Bumling Pendant By Anders Pearson For Atelje Lyktan Of Sweden
Located in Søborg, DK
A white Bumling pendant 40 cm in pressed aluminum designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelja Lyktan in 1968.
In great age related condition.
The lamp has been dismantled and cleaned.
F...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine.
The cocoon screen delivers diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical luminaire body stages itself as a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Two pendant Lights by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Two seguso glass orbs, brass ceiling rose.
Painted brass
Re wired
Drop adjustable.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare White Perspex by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Signed
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare white Perspex hanging lamp with frosted glass dome and brass fittings by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce signed , Italy c. 1958. Publications: Pansera A., Palmaghini A., Padoan A., ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
1970s Targetti Sankey Italian Chrome and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and polished
- 6x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
"The Large Pendant" / 2444 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2444 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Arredoluce Rare Ivory Lacquer Brass Lantern Pendant Ceiling Light 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce rare lantern pendant ceiling light with brass structure including tapering ivory or cream enameled metal frame and satin or acid-etched glass panel shades...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
White Opaline Mat Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big Ball'. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in sp...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Blue Murano glass Neoclassical chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large sky blue & clear Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier has 8 lights/arms and gold plated & brass mounts.
The Mediterranean blue color makes it very Arty, decorative lighting fixture.
The Italian chandelier has a chain and second clear glass canopy - making its height adjustable.
The height without the chain is: 30.31 inches.
The total drop with the chain is: 50 inches. (can be adjusted)
The Murano glass chandelier is professionally rewired for the US (or for European standards upon request)
The blue Murano glass vintage...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold Plate
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The fixture is made of solid polished brass which...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma.
Great h...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - multicolor glasses - Mariangela Model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal multicolored glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black metal nucleus. Brass lamp holder.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 47,2...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
White Opaline Glass Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter Black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect foil for our hand crafting and signature stitching to both tiers of upholstered shade edges, our signature bronzed armatures, and our removable linen diffuser. Joe Ceiling Lamps come in two proportions. Pictured is our 700 diameter x 350 deep size shown in powder blue. Joe Ceiling Lamps work individually or in pairs in hallways, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways and individually, projecting a soft useful ambient light. Depending on fabric and stitching selection, Joe Ceiling Lamp is a strong style statement, or a quietly glowing volume of light. Joe Ceiling Lamp is the companion of our Joe Pendant Lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Folding Pendant Lamp by Gunner Jensen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s after a design by Gunner Jensen. Here still brand new in the original packaging.
The design is based on the transformation of a two -d...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
1 0f the 3 Three Unique Mixed Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage 1950s brass metal green and glass chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with gilt brass frame, green metal and wood inserts, six lights with glass shades, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows signs of wear given...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing a captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink lattimo glass petal
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 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
White Enamel Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Opaline glass with aluminium top.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Czech Antique Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech opaline pendant light Acorn, B
A vintage opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative acorn shape. The...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opaline Glass
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by menswear, is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Mat Opaline Glass Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights by Glashütte Limburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large round mat opaline glass pendant by Glashütte Limburg Duitsland
2 meter black cotton wire
Chrome top
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual it...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
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
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Gold Plate
'Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte' pendant or chandelier Model 1462
Located in Palermo, IT
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier or pendant light model 1462 consisting of large colored, beveled and polished crystal glass disc and smaller frosted glass diffuser mounted on...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s.
This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid Century modern Murano venetian glass chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano Glass Floral Rezzonico Chandelier 1960s
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Venetian craftsmanship from the 1960s. Expertly handcrafted from Murano blown glas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
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