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Italian Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylindrical pendant lights in black metal, brass and plexiglass 3 available and the fourth is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Vintage Italian Pendants
Italian Pendants
H 37 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful little pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with its lavishly equipped Plexiglas balls
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pendant Lamp
Pendant Lamp
H 7.09 in Dm 6.3 in
Italian Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I Italian pendant with two glass shades. Brass base and Palisander wood shade protector.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Vintage Italian Pendant
Italian Pendant
H 39 in W 17 in D 8 in
Bollicine Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with clear Murano glass hand blown with bubbles within the glass in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Bollicine Pendant
Bollicine Pendant
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Impressive pendant light from the 1960s. The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Vintage Pendant Lamp
Pendant Lamp
H 7.09 in Dm 19.69 in
Voss Pendant
By Voss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Voss pendant in brass, opaline and black lacquered steel. Made by Voss in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Opaline Glass

Vintage Voss Pendant
Voss Pendant
H 9.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Alabaster Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine silver over bronze hand carved alabaster pendant, France, circa 1930. Dimensions
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1930s French Empire Vintage Pendant Lights

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Alabaster

Vintage Alabaster Pendant
Alabaster Pendant
H 39.5 in Dm 22 in
Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tulip-shaped opaline glass pendant lamp from a church in the Scottish Highlands. Of exceptional
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1930s English Vintage Pendant Lights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pendant Light
Pendant Light
H 14 in W 12 in D 12 in
Alabaster Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and hand carved Alabaster pendant. 4 lights. Dimensions: Height 39
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1930s French Empire Vintage Pendant Lights

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Alabaster

Vintage Alabaster Pendant
Alabaster Pendant
H 39 in Dm 29.5 in
Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four tulip-shaped opaline glass pendant lights by English lighting company Falks. Of exceptional
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1930s English Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Pendant Lights
Pendant Lights
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco Italian pendant , aqua marine color
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Chrome

Italian Pendant
Italian Pendant
H 30 in Dm 12 in
Industrial Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial pendant. Get an original! From one of Italy's finest factories to your fabulous abode.
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1960s Italian Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Industrial Pendant
Industrial Pendant
H 22 in Dm 24 in
Scandinavian Pendant
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian pendant, circa 1960s-1970s. Wrought iron, fabric and handblowed glass. Diameter: 45cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

Scandinavian Pendant
Scandinavian Pendant
H 36 in Dm 18 in
Mazzega Pendant
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s adjustable steel cable and wire Mazzega glass pendant from Italy. One medium based E26 socket
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Nickel, Steel

Mazzega Pendant
Mazzega Pendant
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Swedish Pendant
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pendant by Konst Hant Verk, Tyringe, Sweden. Circa 1960th-70s. Glass probably by Orrefors
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Swedish Pendant
Swedish Pendant
H 9 in Dm 14 in
Swedish Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pendant by Konst Hant Verk Tyringe, Sweden. Circa 1960th-70s. Glass probably by Orrefors. Cut
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Swedish Pendant
Swedish Pendant
H 20.5 in Dm 14 in
Lamperti Pendants
By Lamperti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three of the period Italian aged nickel pendants by Lamperti. Aged nickel-plated steel finish
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Steel

Lamperti Pendants
Lamperti Pendants
H 8.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Large Vennini 1960s Pendant Reticello Glass Pendant
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Large and exquisite blown crystal clear Murano glass dome shape lampshade decorated with spiraling white stripes of using the highly skilled Reticello technique that involves the mer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Sculptural Pendant, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and very unique midcentury pendant with a slender satin glass diffuser surrounded by a red
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass, Steel

Sculptural Pendant, 1950s
Sculptural Pendant, 1950s
H 31.11 in Dm 7.88 in
2 pendant lamps
Located in Porto, PT
2 pendant lamps
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

2 pendant lamps
2 pendant lamps
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Kinkeldey Pendant
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kinkeldey pendant. 2 available for immediate purchase.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Nickel

Elliptical Stilnovo Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
1960s Stilnovo pendant with an elliptical frosted glass shade. The three stems on top converge in a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Brass Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American brass fixture with enameled details; newly wired for a standard bulb.
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1930s American Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Brass Pendant
Brass Pendant
H 64 in Dm 17 in
Italian Aquamarine Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Italian beaded crystal and aquamarine pendant light. Circa 1920. The chandelier
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20th Century Vintage Pendant Lights

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Crystal

Stilnovo ceiling pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, textured glass diffuser
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
H 36 in Dm 13.5 in
Italian Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Mathieu Matégot, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Ernest Igl
Located in München, DE
Very pretty and rare pendant lamp from the 1950s. The lampshade made of acrylic glass spreads a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass, Copper

Italian Pendant Lamp
Italian Pendant Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 4.73 in
Lightolier Dome Pendants.
By Lightolier
Located in Denton, TX
Nice Plastic dome pendant with nickel plated cap and glass globe.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Nickel

Lightolier Dome Pendants.
Lightolier Dome Pendants.
H 42.25 in Dm 16.38 in
Reggiani Pendant
Located in Porto, PT
Ceiling lamp in chrome with opal glass globe.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Chrome

Reggiani Pendant
Reggiani Pendant
H 29.93 in Dm 27.56 in
Opaline Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass fitted with one E27 socket from the 1950s up to 40 pieces available.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Steel

Opaline Pendant
Opaline Pendant
H 27.56 in Dm 6.7 in
Murano Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano pendant light.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Murano Pendant Light
Murano Pendant Light
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H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Murano Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass pendant light.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Murano Pendant Light
Murano Pendant Light
H 13 in Dm 13.78 in
Doria Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
One Doria pendant light. Measures: Diameter 36 cm. Height 17 cm.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Doria Pendant Light
Doria Pendant Light
H 6.7 in Dm 14.18 in
Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco glass and brass pendant light. Measures: Diameter:35 cm. Height:55 cm. One E27 bulb.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal, Brass

Glass Pendant Light
Glass Pendant Light
H 21.66 in Dm 13.78 in
Pendant Orrefors Attributed
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant, design attributed to Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Existing wiring
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Kaare Klint, Aloys F. Gangkofner, George Nelson
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Cocoon Pendant Lamp
H 11.03 in Dm 17.72 in
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Double layered glass, green on the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
H 36 in Dm 12.5 in
Pendant, Orrefors Attributed
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian pendant, glass attributed to Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Glass, teak and metal
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Cut Glass

Pendant, Orrefors Attributed
Pendant, Orrefors Attributed
H 6 in W 25 in D 8 in
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, brass Rewired for US
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Amber Glass Pendant
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Amber textured glass pendant.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

Materials

Glass

Amber Glass Pendant
Amber Glass Pendant
H 15 in Dm 13 in
Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Kaare Klint, Aloys F. Gangkofner, George Nelson
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Cocoon Pendant Lamp
H 11.82 in Dm 17.33 in
Midcentury Pendant, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
midcentury glass and white metal pendant. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Restored: new white
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Midcentury Pendant, 1960s
Midcentury Pendant, 1960s
H 30.71 in Dm 13.78 in
Industrial Holophane Pendant
Located in Oakville, CT
Original 19" Holophane Pendant. Overall Dimensions: 20" Diameter x 20" high. Pole length
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20th Century American Vintage Pendant Lights

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Steel

Vintage Holophane Pendant
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Vintage 19" holophane pendant Overall Dimensions: 20" Diameter x 24" High Pole
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Pendant Lights

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Steel

Italian Cylindrical Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 - Fully restored brass and glass cylindrical mid-century style pendants from Italy. With 1-E26
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Italian Cylindrical Pendants
Italian Cylindrical Pendants
H 58.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Glass Shade Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite hanging pendant with tiered glass shades. Chrome frame with up and down lighting. Please
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Glass Shade Pendant
Glass Shade Pendant
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Opaline Pendant Lamp
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg, Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. Fantastic mid-century design. The combination of high
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Opaline Pendant Lamp
Opaline Pendant Lamp
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
Brass Pendant Lamp
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Brass Pendant Lamp
Brass Pendant Lamp
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Glass Windmill Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Glass Pendant with Windmill Design. Perfect for small entry or kitchen. Brass Fixture with Glass
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20th Century American Colonial Revival Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Glass Windmill Pendant
Glass Windmill Pendant
H 18 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pendant Lamp Ciompo
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Ciompo model blown glass pendant lamp made by Vistosi Murano Italy, 1970s. The glass is
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Murano Glass

Pendant Lamp Ciompo
Pendant Lamp Ciompo
H 10.63 in Dm 21.26 in
Stilnovo Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model 1231 pendant by Stilnovo. Layers of brushed copper with white lacquer on the inside. Shaped
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Copper

Stilnovo Pendant Lamp
Stilnovo Pendant Lamp
H 42 in Dm 40 in
Wooden Pendant Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wooden pendant lamp from the 1960s. Loving and high-quality processing
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Pine

Wooden Pendant Lamp
Wooden Pendant Lamp
H 14.97 in Dm 20.08 in
Wooden Pendant Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wooden pendant lamp from the 1960s. Loving and high-quality processing
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Pine

Wooden Pendant Lamp
Wooden Pendant Lamp
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century vintage pendant light featuring a geometric frame design and perforated detailing.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Vintage Pendant Light
Vintage Pendant Light
H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in
Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamp from the 1960s. Very fine and beautiful design which fits
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Glass Pendant Lamp
Glass Pendant Lamp
H 16.93 in Dm 12.21 in
Copper Pendant Lamp
By Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The very contemporary design creates a cozy
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Metal

Copper Pendant Lamp
Copper Pendant Lamp
H 8.27 in Dm 9.45 in
Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. Very high quality workmanship and fantastic reduced
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Brass

Brass Pendant Lamp
Brass Pendant Lamp
H 14.18 in Dm 7.49 in
Ceramic Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic ceiling lamp - ''PAN. Goebel'' - Germany, 1970s Ceramic lamp with an openwork lampshade which when turned on gives a nice effect to the eye. Object with red and black glazin...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pendant Light
Ceramic Pendant Light
H 9.45 in Dm 14.18 in
Ceramic Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic ceiling light. Total height 28" - 72 cm. Height fixture 11.8" - 30 cm. Diameter 14" - 36 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pendant Light
Ceramic Pendant Light
H 11.82 in Dm 14.18 in
Wooden Pendant Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wooden pendant lamp from the 1960s. Loving and high-quality processing
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Pine

Wooden Pendant Lamp
Wooden Pendant Lamp
H 11.42 in Dm 20.08 in
Pendants, Murano, 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pendants in Murano glass, Italy, 1960s. 4 pendants are available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lights

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Glass

Pendants, Murano, 1960s
Pendants, Murano, 1960s
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
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Vintage Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage pendant lights available for sale. Each of these unique vintage pendant lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Vintage pendant lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage pendant lights bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage pendant lights over the years, but those made by Gaetano Sciolari, Venini and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Pendant Lights?

Prices for vintage pendant lights start at $1 and top out at $12,003,600 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right Chandeliers and Pendants for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About Vintage Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.

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