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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Period: Late 20th Century
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
By Venini, Carlo Nason
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
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
'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
Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Pendant Lamp
By Palwa
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
Materials
Crystal, 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
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
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
Materials
Metal
Italian modern neon ceiling chandelier with black metal structure, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern neon ceiling chandelier with black metal structure, 1980s
Neon chandelier with rectangular base. The lampshade is made of transparent plastic with a geometric texture,...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Tones Mirrored Green Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Two Tones Mirrored Green Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier.
The mirrored glass leaves in the two light-dark tones alternate one after the other.
The structure is made of brass, the cha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s
By Vistosi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large Vistosi glass disk chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1980's.
Chandelier with 64 multi-coloured glass disks, hand-made in Murano. White metal frame with ten E27 light sockets.
Conditi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Modernist Chrome Chandelier in Handblown Murano Cerulean & Yellow Vistosi Discs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and vibrant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It feature...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Tiffany Green Murano Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 30 Tiffany Green Glass Spheres.
30 lights bulbs.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Copper and Murano Pendant, Foscarini Italy 1980 's
By Foscarini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern ufo shaped pendant manufactured by Foscarini, Italy in the 1980 's.
Copper and glazed iron disk with double light system supported by three wires attached to an upper...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Iron
Motoko Ishii design lamp pair 20th century
By Motoko Ishii
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Brass Double Tier Chandelier with Marbled Murano Glass Boules
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Magniificent classic brass double tier chandelier with 34 white marbled Murano glass globes suited for any statement entrance or hotel lobby. The glass globes are kept in place from ...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Conical chandelier in green fiberglass and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Conical chandelier in green fiberglass and wood, 1980s
Fantastic and vintage round base chandelier in sage green fiberglass and wood. The conical lampshade is made of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage Italian Murano Incamiciato Blown Two Tiered Ten Arm Chandelier in Silver
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning modern and unique two- tiered Murano chandelier comprised of ten upturned silver blown arms and center shaft and finishing with refined crystal blown reeded drops. The b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Green Flowers Murano Art Glass & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning horizontal oval shape brass sputnik chandelier with three tones of green Louis Vuitton logos made of Murano art glass with gold dust ...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
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
Materials
Blown Glass
Heidi Girl of the Alps Children's Room Pendant Ceiling Lamp Vintage German, 1987
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Pendant light made of wire covered with fabric with motives of the well known Japanese cartoon Movie "Heidi the Girl of the Alps". The Fixture requires one European E27 /...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern aluminum dome pendant hanging light fixtures 5 available, selling separately & priced per hanging light fixture. Beautiful condition, ke...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
Late 20th Century Amber Palmette Murano Glass Round Chandelier by Barovier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Monumental amber palmette glass with gold glittering and bottom round ribbed glass to close the round chandelier by Barovier & Toso.
White painted iron structure with brass finishin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
"Flower Power" Brass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Murano Art Glass Boules and Petals
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning brass sputnik chandelier with transparent ballotton, striped and smooth blown Murano art glass boules with white & gold glass
petals resembling a huge bouquet of flowers.
...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Eight Light Brass & Glass Shade Chandelier, Honsel Leuchten, 1980s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Delicate eight-light brass chandelier with glass ball shades. Works as intended with eight E14 / 110 volt light bulbs. Can hold up to 40 watts per bulb. Beautiful brushed metal chand...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Moderne Three Tier Cascading Beaded Waterfall Chandelier Late 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern pendant chandelier constructed of 3 cascading layers of woven beads to create a translucent shaded light. 4 medium base light sockets on the interior. Ceiling canopy...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Italian modern Conical chandelier in green fiberglass and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Conical chandelier in green fiberglass and wood, 1980s
Chandelier in sage green fiberglass and wood. The conical lampshade is made of semi-transparent green fiberglass...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Italian modern White black metal Chandelier 2133 by Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White and black metal Chandelier 2133 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s
Chandelier mod. 2133 with round lampshade in matt white painted metal with folded metal edge...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Barovier & Toso Chandelier Mod. "Fireworks" Murano Glass Opaline With Gold
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
20th Century Ingo Maurer Chandelier model Birdie in Metal and wings diffusers
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Turin, Turin
Ingo Maurer worked first as a printer between Germany and Switzerland, he completed then his graphic design studies in Munich in 1958, he lived between New York and San Francisco wor...
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1990s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Vintage Chromed Steel Pipes Pendant Chandelier, Contemporary Industrial Style
Located in Milano, IT
Large vintage chandelier from the 1980s
made in Italy with bended chromed pipes, inspired by the mechanical world.
Whit 85 cm diameter and 85 cm in height this chandelier looks very...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Murano glass and chromed steel chandelier by La Murrina, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano glass and chromed steel chandelier by La Murrina, 1970s
Suspension chandelier with globe diffuser in Murano pulegoso glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Fontana Arte Style Italian Ceiling Lamp Steel And Glass Gray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconic and large c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
alvar aalto pendant lamp A337 Valaisinpaja Oy
By Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Aluminum
Sciolari Scultura Chandelier Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Classic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari from the Geometric series and has the shape of a snowflake and a total of nine lights. Works with E14 lightbulbs. Lightbulbs not included.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Early "Le Tre Streghe" Light by Gunter Leuchtmann, before Tecnolumen Production
By Günther Leuchtmann, Tecnolumen
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful rare and early example of "Le Tre Streghe" (the three witches) flush mount light by Günter Leuchtmann predating Tecnolumen´s mass productio...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Helios Chrome & Glass Ring Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Modern Helios hanging pendant lamp with three silver-tone metal tubes holding a circle mounted with twelve light bulb fittings and colorless glass shades.
Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Oriano Favaretto Murano Poli Po 6 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Oriano Favaretto (Italian, b. 1956) Murano Poli Po 6 Light Chandelier, with articulating arms, signed multi color Murano glass shades, circa 1990.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous XXL Brand van Egmond Hollywood Chandelier Oval 140 Nickel Netherlands
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous, very decorative and large eight-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Model "Hollywood oval 140 Nickel. Designed and manufactured by Brand van Egmond, the Netherlands, 1990s.
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1990s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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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