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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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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Style: Modern
Period: 1970s
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

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Brass

Vintage 1970s Quadriedri Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
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

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Metal

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

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Chrome

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

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Steel

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

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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
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
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

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Nickel

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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
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

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Blown Glass

Pendant lamp attributed to Venini Cenedese multicolor reeds
Located in Lugo, IT
Suspension lamp with multicolor reed diffuser. Good Condition Thank you
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gea Aulenti "Neverrino" Ceiling Lamp for Vistosi, Murano, Italy 1970s
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

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Glass

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

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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

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Brass, Steel

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

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

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

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Chrome

Lampadario a sospensione stile Venini Nason Mazzega
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampadario a sospensione in vetro Piccolissimo difetto. Buone condizioni. Grazie
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian modern cascade chandelier with chromed metal spheres, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cascade chandelier with chromed metal spheres, 1970s Cascading chandelier with a round base, composed of five suspended spheres in chromed metal with the interior lacq...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Industrial Ceiling Lamp in White Enamel and Chrome Plating, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Italian industrial style hanging lamp in white enameled metal. Its top is made from chrome plated steel. Manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Measurements: H: 27 cm, D...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Motoko Ishii design lamp pair 20th century
Located in Vantaa, FI
Modern design pair of pendant lamp, design by Motor Ishii, made in Germany, no glass shades. This design have originally glass ball shades which are not included.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Pendant Lamp
Located in Berlin, BE
Palwa gilded brass and crystal glass encrusted pendant lamp, model S107. The lamp is handmade and in excellent condition and float every room in a beautiful warm light. It is fitted ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Glass Chandelier from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Italian chandelier from 1970's, in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti works. Made of many of transparent murano glass pieces interlaced with triangular form and chrome structure with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of exceptional pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and green leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Mea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage chandelier from Italy featuring a chrome structure of semicircle arms emanating out from the center. Each arm has a crystal finial at the top and a light at the bottom. The s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Large chandelier mod. Nuvola in cocoon. The internal structure, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Clear Murano Glass “Tronchi” Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s Italian clear Murano glass and chrome “Tronchi” chandelier. It has two different design of prisms that are the same length (See detail photos). New wire and chain....
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

alvar aalto pendant lamp A337 Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto design A337. It often called Flying Saucer. Very warm light.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Rare Antique Brass & Glass Chandelier by Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare nine arm chandelier by Casella Lighting. Constructed of glass rods and solid brass with antique brass finish. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent with ag...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modernist Vintage Glass Brass Gold Sputnik Chandelier Bakalowits Vienna 1972
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sputnik chandelier or pendant from gold plated metal and glass designed and executed by Bakalowits & Soehne, Vienna, Austria 1972. This wonderful and high quality c...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Set of Three Monumental Brass Domed Shaped Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three modern brass dome-shaped light pendants that are both sleek and stylish. The use of brass adds a touch of sophistication, and the dome shape often provides a contempo...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano glass chandelier, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, is a breathtaking work of art that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity for which...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano glass chandelier, La Murrina, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The magnificent chandelier adorned with yellow Murano glass elements is a masterpiece of rare beauty, crafted by the esteemed manufacturer La Murrina. This luminous creation encapsul...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Calze model chandelier - MURANO 1970
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Murano 1970 - Original LAMP from the 1970s of the 20th century. SOCKS model original and made in a few copies. Quality and perfect stasti of pr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Swirl Pendant 1970's Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautiful large handmade Murano glass ceiling lamp with a swivel design in wheat/caramel and off-white. Elegant and striking in it´s simplicity. The light shines through the lamp a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Suspension lamp Ice Cubic Murano by Zeroquattro Milano Studio for FontanaArte - 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Gorgeous pendant cluster chandelier with Murano glass prisms, produced in the early 1970s by Zero Quattro Milano. The suspension consists of 34 perfectly intact Prisms + 1 spare, ind...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Silver and crystal chandelier attributed to Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Precious chandelier from Sciolari's Ovali collection produced in the 1960s/70s. The frame is made of Silver, the saucers of the light points, as well as the pendants, are made of Crystal. The silver frame with 8 tubular arms illuminates 8 E14 bulbs (also LED). The electrical system operates on 110-240 volts. The chandelier is eye-catching and striking in its elegance and size, especially suitable for high ceilings. This Silver and Crystal chandelier furnished the home of Baroness Marianne von Richthofen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver

Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s Suspension lamp with direct adjustable light. The lamp is composed of a main body in gray painted sha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Three-Tier Lucite and Mirror Mirrored Pendant Lamp Chandelier
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern three-tier Lucite glass mirror pendant chandelier. The chain cord is 24" and you can hang at a shorter length, if needed.
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

Elio Martinelli, Pendant Light, Aluminium, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and metal pendant light designed by Elio Martinelli and produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 22” Diameter Bulb Specificati...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Huge Multicolor Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier 1970 '
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 8 large multicolor precious cups on brass frame. Light bulbs: 8 light bulbs: E27 dimension (not included in the sale) - suitable for the America...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian modern white and black plexiglass chandelier by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plexiglass with black details chandelier, 1970s Chandelier with dome-shaped lampshade in white plexiglass, with black plastic profile. The inside of the lampshade has a corrugation of the plexiglass. In the upper part of the lampshade there is a black plexiglass lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Chandelier Flush Mount by Barovier Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant, vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier features 2 round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand-blown clear palm leaves frosted in the "Grani...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Shiny Camer Trihedrons Murano Glass Chandelier 1970s Venice
Located in Villaverla, IT
Shiny Camer Trihedrons Murano Glass Chandelier 1970s Venice Entirely handmade of Murano glass and steel in the 1970s, this luxurious chandelier is attributed to the Venetian glassma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Late 20th Century Round Brass Chandelier w/ Light Green Textured Murano Glasses
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
4 E14 light bulbs inside directed toward the ceiling + 2 E14 Mignon LB spreading light horizontally at the bottom of the chandelier (underneath the round frosted glass disk). This st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large 1970s Murano Chandelier
Located in Montréal, QC
Stunning large Murano chandelier. Beautiful spotted white opal glass with brass trimmings. 60-100 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. ...
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1970s Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Brass Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Brass Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega 1970s. Murano "Pulegoso" Glass and Brass. cm. 30x15x8. Good conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian modern metal plastic Atomic chandelier Robert Trix Haussmann Swiss 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal and plastic Atomic chandelier by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International, 1970s. Atomic model chandelier, with metal structure with satin finish,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Italian Lighting Primavera Model by Barovier & Toso
Located in Milan, Italy
White Murano glass chandelier with black and gold glass edges, Primavera model by Barovier&Toso. The glass bell measures H 50 cm x Diameter 40 cm With original label. About Barovier...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti, Chandelier, Chrome Metal, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A semi-frosted glass and chrome-plated metal chandelier, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Candle, Italy, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.5" H x 30" Diameter Bul...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian modern White plexiglass and metal dome shape Chandelier by Guzzini 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White plexiglass and metal dome shape Chandelier by Guzzini, 1970s Fantastic and vintage chandelier with dome-shaped lampshade in white plexiglass, with metal profile....
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare 1970s Brushed Aluminum, Nickel and Lucite Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Three large aluminum flowers with two lights each, lights reflect from side or Lucite lenses. body of this chandelier in nickel finished. Professiona...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Nickel

Danish Modernist Diablo Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Diablo shaped Frosted glass hanging lamp. Anonymous danish maker/design - circa 1970-80. Measurements: H: 17 cm, Diameter: 14.5 cm. 3 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large Murano Glass Ceiling Light 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The frame is gilt-metal. 9 E 27 lights spread a magical light. The price is \item Available also a pair ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Metal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A metal chandelier can be adjusted.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Denmark Modern Semi Chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark modern white glossy metal Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s Semi model chandelier featuring a round base lampshade in glossy white enamelled metal both inside and out. Produced by Fog & Mørup and designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup 1970s. Good condition, some signs of the time. Measurements in cm 52x73h Famous and beautiful, with a very clean line that brings to mind the shape of a pagoda, this icon chandelier...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik by Sciolari, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chrome sputnik with curved and minuscule sphere details. Designed by Sciolari, made in Italy, c. 1970's Dimensions: 26"H x 18"D (including rod & canopy)
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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