Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Set of 2 ceiling lamps Italian manufacture 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of two Italian-made ceiling lights from the 1970s represents excellence in Italian design and craftsmanship of that era. . Their clean, geometric shape blends harmoniously in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1980s Modernist Polychrome Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing polychrome cascade murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in the Eighties in Venice by Mazzega. The polychrome murano glass resemble stalactites in their shape, they are in very good condition as the chromed metal structure because the chandelier came from an important lighting shop in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern 4 Arm Ruffled Glass Shades Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modern style brass plated steel four arm ruffled glass shades chandelier showcases modern elegance. The brass plated steel frame creates a sleek and stylish look, while the ruff...
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20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Ceiling Lamp by Noguchi Isamu
Located in Milan, IT
USA, 1960 circa
Akari edition for Steph Simon
Mulberry tree skin frame, paper and bamboo shade
Availability: 1
Literature: similar examples reproduced in: Sam Hunter, "Isamu N...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Very Elegant Cut Glass Pendant Chandelier for Kamenický Šenov, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak cut glass and chrome plated ceiling light, made in the former Czechoslovakia for Kamenický Šenov in the 1970´s. It features chrome st...
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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Glass Chandelier from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exceptional Italian chandelier from 1970's, in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti works. Made of hundreds of Murano glass pieces interlaced with tr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Quadriedri Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous vintage quadriedri Venini glass spiral chandelier from 1970s. It is a beautiful cascading 6 tiered chandelier with clear quadriedri glass p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. The light consists of four 0.5 cm thick glass plates in clear and smoked glass, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Emerald Green Glass Pendant Light Brass Pole Fitter Rewired
Located in New York, NY
Circa 20th Century German made bell shaped glass shade with a striking emerald color. This pendant light comes complete with a U.S.A. made brass pole fitter and canopy. The price inc...
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20th Century German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Reggiani Italy Tiered Six Arm "Horn" Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Italian Modern Reggiani chrome plated six arm "Trumpet" Hanging Lamp. Featuring six alternating, tiered height horns, six standard ceramic sockets shown with globe bulbs. Eac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Huge Bras and Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame gold-plated with cut crystal elements leafs and flowers decor. Fitted with 35(!) E14 sockets up to 60watts each. Made in Germany in the 1990s. Dimension 100cm (39.37") di...
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1990s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Brass
Barovier Et Toso Italian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) Murano gold dusted and textured glass chandelier with 12 large feather form arm emanating from a large internal light bowl base suspended by a 2-tier swir...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Aloys F. Gangkofner Glass and Chromed Steel Chandelier, Munich, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Large ceiling chandelier made of chromed steel with solid glass spheres arranged radially on thin rods.
Aloys Gangkofner (1920 Reichenberg -2...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Period: 1980s
E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system.
Perfect co...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Murano hand blown gold dusted 6 fluted arm chandeliers with flower bobeche & cup and three scroll arm supports rising from a 7th central light.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Graceful Italian Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling lights realized in pure Murano glass large leaves with amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy.
This beautiful ceiling light gives an elegant Ambience a speci...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A chandelier model Saturno designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Venini, Murano, 1990. Out production.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mazegga Attributed Murano Swirl Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Italian chandelier attributed to the Iconic Mazzega factory on the island of Murano. Twelve bell like glass elements hang by chains from a gilt brass structure along with obl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa lattimo "a fasce" glass Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano 1938
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo Scarpa ceiling lamp 1938
Ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano
Clear and Lattimo “ a fasce” gla...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sciolari Cyclone Pendant Chandelier Original Label
Located in Roma, IT
ORIGINAL Italian ”Cyclone” pendant fixture by Gaetano Sciolari in polished aluminum
Original label
Center shade in acrylic
Designer Max Sauze 1970s.
...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gaetano Sciolari’s Cyclone Ceiling Light in Aluminiun - Italy 1970s
Located in Girona, ES
Ceiling light in polished aluminum and plexiglass (methacrylate). Two points of light.
Model: Cyclone by Gaetano Sciolari.
Italy c.1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Sculptural Triple Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Modernist ceiling pendant light consisting of three semi-opaque sculptural glass globes with waved lower sections, hanging from a circular metal canopy piece. The piece is in great v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Period: 1980s
E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system.
Perfect co...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Leave Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 18 lights spread a magical light.
Available 3 of this Item.
Measures: Diamet...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Fantastically Palwa Ceiling Lamp / Plafoniere Brass with Large Crystal
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastically Palwa ceiling lamp /plafoniere brass with large crystal
Unique large plafionere made of gold-plated brass and large faceted crystal s...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Late 20th Century Silver Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This highly modernistic Italian Sputnik chandelier, includes stunning silvered rods, radiating from a central nucleus, suspended from a circular ceiling plate. Very good condition, a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bakalowits & Söhne 1960s Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Sparkling like white large diamond 1960 crystal chandelier with nickel on bronze frame.
Sixteen lights, 60 watts max each.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
USA, 20th Century
An exceptional design, this Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelie...
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20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scenic High quality Murano chandelier space age - 57 MULTICOLORED glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
High quality Murano chandelier space age - 57 MULTICOLORED glasses
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano multicolored glass disks. Nickel metal frame.
Period:1980'S...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputik style pendant fixture embodies the same orgaic qualities and elegance as it's larger count...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Black Wrought Iron Chandelier in the Manner of Raymond Subes, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Black Wrought Iron Chandelier in the Manner of Raymond Subes, France, 20th Century
A small but striking gothic chandelier in hand-hammered wrought iron. The structure and cups show ...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Six Light Rectangular Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern six light silver finished rectangular pendant chandelier, set with colorless faceted crystal prisms. Modern, European.
Dimensions: Height 56", Width 62", Diameter 9".
CW5259
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Late 20th Century European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian modern ceiling lamp Alicante Emanuele Ponzio for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern ceiling lamp Alicante Emanuele Ponzio for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Chandelier mod. Alicante round. The lampshade is composed of sheets of satin white acrylic with curved ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968)
Viscontea
A resin and metal pendant light, the internal metal frame covered
with a sprayed resin coated shad...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'Akaari' Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Akaari' Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. The Akaari pendant features three tiered glossy black diffusers. The bottom...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Mod. Atomic Suspension Lamp Designed By Robert Haussmann, Italy 1969
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Suspension lamp mod Atomic designed by Robert Haussmann and produced by Swiss. Structure made of anodized aluminum and plastic connectors. Italy 1969
Every item LA Studio offers is ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish modern ceiling lights, the three smoked glass globes with brass fittings having pierced brass domed elements above shades. Circa 1970s. Includes new UL wiring
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
“Big Delta” chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada a sospensione "Delta Grande" , disegnata da Sergio Mazza per Artemide negli anni '60 circa. Menzione d'onore al "compasso d'oro" 1960!
Realizzata in ottone nichelato e vetro ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large, Five Arm, Heron Lamp from J.T. Kalmar, 1930's
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A rare J. T. Kalmar Heron suspension chandelier ( model 3639 ) from the 1930's.
The brass frame has a sculptured form that supports five conical shades, t...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Pendant Light with Perforated Trim - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage brass pendant light featuring a delicately tapered cylindrical brass shade with a perforated metal trim along the top edge. It hangs from a brass rod with a new brass canop...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceiling Chandelier in Glass and Brass Contemporary
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine being enveloped in the enchanting light of an elegant chandelier, the Lunare model, a jewel of Italian design created in 2018. This chandelier features a tubular brass frame,...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano glass hanging lamp with spiral motif, 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
The chandelier made of Murano glass features a spiral design that adds a touch of dynamism and movement. Above it is embellished with a golden-colored hemisphere. Crafted in the 1970...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
By Carlo Nason, Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy.
A dynamic form, chan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Petite Six Light Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Gilt French Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Six Candelabra Light In The Style & Manor Of Baguès With Rock Crystal Drops Suspended From A Gold Gilt French Bird Cage Chandelier Frame, Completely Rewired With N...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique orange and white glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshade is made of orange and white opaline glass with an inner w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Gea Aulenti "Neverrino" Ceiling Lamp for Vistosi, Murano, Italy 1970s
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Argelato, BO
Illuminate your space with the enchanting elegance of the original green Murano pendant lamp, the "Neverrino," designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi in Italy during the 1970s.
This i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Miconos ceiling lamp, Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp Miconos, designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide. The functional and balanced composition of the frame supports the transparent diffuser, emphasising the light source ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Onos Fixture With Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
The lackered brass pendant is suspended with his own brass ball...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Modernist sixteen light chandelier.
Chromed metal finish with sixteen candelabra base sockets.
Features original chain with a length over five feet long.
THIS FIXT...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Space Age Brass and Blown Glass Lighs by Doria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
We offer an amazing and unique pair of large Space Age light fixtures. The set was made by in Germany, Doria in the 1970s.
These heavy quality light sculptures not only function as ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Colossal chandelier for 16 bulbs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
Colossal chandelier for 16 bulbs, brass and burgundy plastic flower buds.
Mid-20th century.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 120 cm with suspens...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Chrome, Brushed Steel, Brass & Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Impressive Murano Art Glass Cascade Chandelier with a true waterfall of light with 55 E14 LED Light Bulbs (warm light is recommended).
The transparent Murano glass boules are all mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Lampadario attribuito a Sciolari
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampadario in vetro e struttura in alluminio attribuito a una produzione Sciolari
Buone condizioni
Grazie
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Elagantly hand crafted clear and amber color Murano glass and chrome "Espirit" Chandelier. This iconic, Sputnik style fixture, off glass flowers by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bilobo, Pendant Light, Flos, 1964
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Bilobo »
An aluminum and blown glass pendant light, the double spherical glass shade with metallized and frosted finish, with inclusion of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
Signed
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1960s French Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Church style sandblasted glass chandelier
Located in Lugo, IT
Suspension lamp in sandblasted glass and brass, in the style of Pietro Chiesa.
The cup has not been polished.
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Vistosi, DOOQ, Flos, and Artemide. 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. Prices for chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2 and tops out at $318,780 while the average work can sell for $3,426.
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