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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 36 White Disks
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,5...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Wooden Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wood pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Loving and high -quality workmanship.
The design and the material create a very warm and pleasant light.
Condition:
Very...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant.
The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Fantastic design and an asse...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 196
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem and canopy presents with light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 7.25” Dia...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970.
The chandelier is made of clear Murano glass: top and bottom central glasses are textured and tran...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 cm...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642
Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
The brass sockets present with moderate oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of C...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Straw, Wicker
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
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 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Pagoda Style Disc Chandelier in Chrome & Hand Blown Murano Topaz Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pagoda style bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Edward Hald, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated brass, beige opaline and etched glass pendant light designed by Edward Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 25” Diam...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Pure Art Deco w. Stylish Geometrical Flower Glass Shade Pendant, Signed Hugue
By Hugue
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality, antique French pendant light with a perfect Art Deco design.
This stunning and finer quality Art Deco ceiling lamp was realized by glass studio Léon Auguste Hugue (Paris, 1878 – Clichy-la-Garenne, 1970) who began his career as a bronze fitter. In 1907, he established his own bronze lighting manufacturing business at 14 rue Pierre Levée. In 1913, he created a new limited partnership, "L. Hugue, fabrique de bronzes et d’appareils d’éclairage," at number 10 in the same street. The business grew, and around 1925, he set up a factory at 68 rue des Rondeaux, where he worked with the help of his son Maurice Léon, also a bronze fitter. At the 1927 Exhibition in Madrid, he received the Gold Medal diploma alongside Francis Hubens. Strangely, in 1932, Léon Hugue...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Otto Müller Highly Original 'P3' Bauhaus Pendant for Sistrah 1931
Located in Tilburg, NL
Otto Müller 'P3' Bauhaus Pendant for Sistrah / Megaphos, Germany, 1931.
This is a wonderful and highly original Bauhaus pendant lamp by designer Otto Müller. Designed in 1931, this ...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930s Pendant Lamp by Maxonade Paris, Eddé Company (Édouard Dannhauser)
By Maxonade
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This stunning Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1930s, designed by Maxonade Paris and produced by Eddé (Édouard Dannhauser), features:
A beautifully hand-painted glass shade with vibra...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Art Glass
1940s Dutch Large Brass & Porcelain Hand Painted Delft Blue and White Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large size eight light pendant.
This decorative and top quality made pendant could be perfect for you. Both on and off this great workmanship fixture can create just th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Green Fern Leaves and Brass Basket Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Green fern leaves and brass basket four-light chandelier, attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa the 1950s.
This rare and stunning French Hollywood Regency-style botanical chande...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by P.G. Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Opaline Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a f...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rust Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pedant light spot light.
Brown rust metal with rotatable arm
Weight: 4.50 kg / 9.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With three downwards light-arms with glass tulips of hand-blown transparent bubble glass. This beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Layered White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veins, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant, round, layered Art Deco ceiling pendant light featuring a lampshade - a bowl - of white alabaster with dark brown and black veins. France, around 1920.
This beautifully v...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant light from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Particularly beauti...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Daum Pierre D'Avesn Rare Large Art Deco Fish Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Daum, Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional Art Deco chandelier, designed by Pierre D'Avesn for Daum (Croismare, Nancy) in the 1920s, features a magnificent decorative motif depicting two fish swimming amid de...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Douglas Mont Pair of 'In The Air' 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' Pair of 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Panto White Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful Panto White lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1976 and produced in Denmark in 2000 as a luxury edition that shows Verner Panton's signature inside. A true jewel of design a...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Symfoni Pendant Light by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful geometric pendant light by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard, 1960, made of interlocking, enameled metal rhomboid shapes in square two tone colored bands. Overall drop can be ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Magnificent Austria Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history
Located in Berlin, DE
An extraordinary masterpiece of the Rococo style: This magnificent chandelier from Austria, crafted around 1910, is a unique piece that combines history and elegance.
With an impres...
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17th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Art Deco Philips 'Phililite' Dutch Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By Philips
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant conical opaline light made by Philips. c.1920
Manufactured in the Netherlands, a classic and timelessly designed pendant light. Opaline glass with original c...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Italian Alabaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian alabaster chandelier, 1940s
2-lights, E27 lamps.
Good condition, small signs of aging.
Metal structure.
Diameter 44 cm...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Brass & Black, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Murano Glass Chandeliers Amber 6-Lights, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano glass chandeliers amber 6-lights, 1960s
Golden metal structure, intact and in good condition.
Small signs of aging
Diameter 40 cm.
Height of the chandelier alone 50 c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
Beautiful and shiny full brass double pendant lights of big diamet...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo, Pendant Lights, Brass, Copper, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, copper and white opaline glass pendant lights designed and produced in Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.8” H x 7” W x 7“ D
Dimensions of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice grey, white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The insides of the lower s...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s vintage brass and glass lantern chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Lantern chandelier with gilt and decorated brass frame and curved clear glass, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
S...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite chandelier, designed by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern elegance. Featuring a sophisticat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Large Antique Grand Tour Alabaster Chandelier w. Italian Landmark Carvings Rome
Located in Lisse, NL
Custom made antique chandelier with a stunning alabaster shade of almost 20 inches in diameter.
If you are looking for truly remarkable antiques that have to do with Italy in genera...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp, designed by Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality brass and opaline glass, it pe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jugendstil Art Nouveau Hammered Copper and Glass Ceiling Light, 1910s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fine Swedish Jugendstil suspension light from the 1910-1920s. The body is made of copper, entirely hammered. There are three lights embedded around the rim and a central one with a c...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Two-part prismatic glass reflector supported by original aged copper gallery and clip...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
4 available
This lamp works with E14 light bulbs.
Wired and s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Amethyst Crystal Flowers Beaded Floral Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Amethyst and clear crystal prisms, ...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century 6-Light Brass Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 6-light brass chandelier attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
Intact and in good condition, E14 lamps.
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Sputnik chandelier, Italy 1980s.
The chandelier is made of a polished brass frame and green plain glass tubes.
The center bottom glass is pale green and tran...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant / Ceiling Lamp ”Carolin” T549 Markaryd Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with an original shade newly redressed in a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orange Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has an o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass.
This la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Original Georg Jensen Silver Six Light Chandelier 307
Located in Hellerup, DK
Considered the rarest piece of Georg Jensen on the open market and perhaps in the world; The original Georg Jensen silver six light chandelier #307, designed by Johan Rohde in 1918. ...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Napoli, Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp or chandelier
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to rewire for USa.
Perfect for decorating a la...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass flush-mount chandelier
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and elegant neoclassical style Murano glass flush-mount chandelier, by Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1970s.
The Mid-Century Modern Murano chandelier is made of two layers of clear leaf glasses and a gold plated frame.
The Murano glass is granulated, making it translucent.
The vintage Murano leaves flush mount...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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