Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
vintage glashuette limburg PENDANT LAMP clear glass shade and brass 1960s 70s
By Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic vintage pendant light manufactured in the 1960's to 1970's by Glashuette Limburg West-Germany. Clear glass shade with black lines which give the impression of iron between ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
By Venini, Paolo Caliari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior mauve colored murano glass shade, encompassin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Chandelier in Opal Glass and Brass, 1950s.
Mid-century modern Scandinavian ceiling lamp in beautifully patinated brass and th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holop...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Viennese Brass Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Style, Diff. Colors Available
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant oval Viennese chandelier, design is typical for the period.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixt...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass and Bronzed Drum Chandelier, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano scavo glass and bronzed drum chandelier, in stock
Three textured undulated and overlapping Murano glass forming a sculptural drum chandelier.
Five regular base bulbs,
Total w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Impressive Austrian Kalmar "Fuente" Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction silver painted 28 crystal ice glass elements and fitted with 8 E14 + 1 E27 sockets and 28 made by Kalmar in Austria in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Abstract Floral Chandelier / Swag with Spaghetti Shades
Located in Fulton, CA
Outrageous swag or chandelier ceiling fixture with three plastic spaghetti style shades. Bentwood floral or tulip detail with brass plated metal. Six lights in all. Light switch at b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants
Made for us exclusively in Italy
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal
Available in brass or patinated bra...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
6 Light Sputnik Orbit Space Age Brass Swirl Glass Ball Chandelier Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with six E14 sockets with swirl glass ball shades. Vintage chandelier made of gilt brass and amber colored glass of exc...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Brass And Striped Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Swedish brass chandelier from the 1950s with striped glass diffusers. The brass socket covers as well as the turned wood centerpiece are partially lacquered in black. Very nice ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass gives a wonderf...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom.
Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Boho Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Burnished Brass Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
American Classic: Reviving Timeless Charm with the Vintage Boho Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Burnishes Brass Chandelier. Elevate your space with this iconic piece, blending bohemian...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 52 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (PINK and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Sarfatti Pendant for Arteluce, Model 2102
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century pendant, model 2102, by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Off white metal shade with frosted glass diffuser and brass hardware. Holds one light source.
Condition: Ex...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holop...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
BOWEN Scandinavian Mid-Century Cypress Wood Veneer 30" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The BOWEN light fixture is a stunning example of contemporary Mid-Century Modern design. With its minimalist silhouette, warm wood tones, and unique shape,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
A pair of mid-century Murano pendants by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A beautiful pair of 2 mid-century lamps in two cheerful colors.
Hand blown cylindrical Murano pendants with striped pattern.
Beautiful quality!
Brass frame and ceiling cover.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large gray Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little on either side.
This is the smallest Sistema chandelier, with 2 arms and 4 shades. Ideal for a round or square dining table. It also works well over an island.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Lucite Bronze Pendant Lamps (5 pieces), Italy Mid-century
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 5 Stilnovo lights, newly rewired, Italy circa 1960, priced and sold per lamp/item.
Nice set of 5 solide Perspex shades with bronzed brass fittings. The bulbs are deepl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
This is the medium Sistema chandelier, with 3 arms and 6 shades. Ideal for an oval or long dining table. It works well also over an island.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 8-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side.
This is the largest Sistema chandelier with 4 arms and 8 shades. Ideal for a long rectangular dining table.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Champagne" Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960’s Italian Murano chandelier with dozens of curved “champagne” colored glasses. Brass hardware. Holds six light sources.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 10 Stunning Opal Glass Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning opal glass pendants in a pyramidic form made by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Counterbalance Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The counterbalance chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The Murano furnace...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Burnished Posa 44 Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup, Gebrüder Cosack, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very nice brass pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant ligh...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Presenting the exquisite hand-blown Murano glass pendant lamp, a rare gem hailing from Italy in the 1960s. This extraordinary chandelier is a prized find in the vintage market, showc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Small 13 Bulb Starburst Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This classic Spudnick lamp is has a nice compact size and has a 14 inch diameter with the bulbs. With 13 bulbs it creates a dramatic starburst effect. the metal is finished in dark b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Red Lacquer Chandelier attr. to Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Italian Midcentury Brass Hanging Lamp or Chandelier has been designed in Italy in the 1950s.
It features a brass four arms construction with red lacquered metal and acr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large spanish gilt Metal crown sunburst leafed light fixture with Frosted Glass, Spain, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern gilt iron crown sunburst flush mount or pendant with leaf motifs su...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
One of Three Wave Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three wave glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Simple yet beautiful design. Each pendant has one wave textured glass...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
2 Grand Italian Midcentury Modern Cascading Clear Murano Glass Chandeliers 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
2 Grand Italian Mid-Century Modern Clear Murano Glass Cascade Chandeliers and Attributed to AV Mazzega circa 1960 - 1970. They are large, elegant, stunning, yet delicate Italian Venetian glass chandeliers or pendants in clear glass composed of hand made and hand blown twisted and intertwined clear loops. These exquisite pieces are refined in their neutral coloration and sublime presence . Thus, they are delightful pieces of art glass providing great light.. Dimensions: Height 47" x Diameter: 23.6". The height includes a 6" nickel pipe and canopy. Please Note: These are Priced and Sold as Individual Pieces.
Additional References: Carlo Nason Mazzega, Seguso, Barovier e Toso, Venini. Fratelli Tosi, Barbini, Venetian Glass, Hand Blown, Dale Chihuly, Art Glass, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Gio Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Italian Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pendant chandelier from the 1950s, reflecting the period's Italian design and manufacturing. This piece combines functionality with a clean aesthetic, suited for various interior s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Double-tiered black enameled shade holders are offset on a brass pendant stem. The diffusers are made ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with clear hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses suspended on white metal frame / Made in Italy by Venini, circa 1950s
Measures: diameter ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large 18 Bulb Original Mid-Century Modern Spudnick Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This Iconic Spudnick lamp is different than most. With out the bulbs this large globe fixture is over 16 inches in diameter and 28" with. The over sized sphere giver this lamp a much...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown white frosted glass globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant lig...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Sputnik Chandelier in the Manner of Angelo Lelli
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century sputnik in the manner of Angelo Lelli with frosted glass shades and brass hardware.
Condition: Good vintage condition, some fine lines to some of the glasses but...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Amber Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Murano, Venezia
The chandelier you see in the photo is a vintage chandelier, designed in 1980 by Kalmar. It is composed of 49 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 5 bulbs that create wonde...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mazzucato Mid-Century Modern Vibrant Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Mazzucato
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Discover this lively Mid-Century Modern Vibrant Colored Italian Murano Glass Chandelier from the 1980s designed by Daniele Mazzucato.
Enhance your home decor with a touch of vibrant color through this exquisite small Murano Glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large Set Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame & Large Handblown Glass Globe 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set hotel ceiling/wall lights with brass frame and large hand blown glass. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. These lights were originally founded at la...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of modernist wall lamps in beautiful warm green-colored glass. With lovely steel or transparent cable for a clean modern look.
We can deliver different colors of cables and ceil...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cord, Glass
Midcentury Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a large frosted glass shade suspended with three blue glass balls on nickel frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1970s
Original sticker on the ce...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Metal and Brass Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with comfortable, inviting shapes, using new materials and methods to re-imagine traditional...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Huge Modern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking pair of large Italian Murano glass chandelier made with numerous amazing pine glass pendants.
Winter collection by Gall...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Dandelion chandelier by Kamenický Šenov
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Space age Dandelion chandelier by Kamenický Šenov in very nice original condition. One arm with glass is missing from the top , not visible in plain view.
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Franco Luce Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier Gocce, 1980
By Franco Luce
Located in Murano, Venezia
This is a very special ceiling lamp, articulated by 155 glass elements called, of course, for their shape, "drops".
Numerous light bulbs are also required to illuminate a large amo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
4-arm chandelier Maison Arlus circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4-arm chandelier in assymetrie, composed of a black-lacquered bronze base and small brass arms supporting the shades.
This chandelier has been restored, shades redone to model, new w...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Supernova Chandelier in Oil-Rubbed Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Supernova chandelier-- a dynamic, lively design by Blueprint Lighting, 2019. Supernova is constructed with a brass frame with spun aluminium orbs; shown in our hand finished oil-rubbed bronze with natural brass button finials. This design has characteristics of both Mid-Century Modernism and contemporary design. It offers a sculptural and architectural element as the focal point of your space. The perfect statement piece for any sophisticated interior! Drop height as shown is 30", but this can easily be customized for your space at no additional charge. Dimensions of the lamp body as shown are 42" diameter and 4" height. Diameter and height may both be customized. This design can even sit quite close to the ceiling and have more a flushmount feel.
May be fully customized: drop height, scale, enamel color, metal finish--you name it and we can do it! Our 36 in-house enamel colors are shown in the final image. We also offer polished or brushed nickle...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
A Finnish Design Flush Mount 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Vintage ceiling lamps like this one were made by different companies in Finland in the 1950s. Itsu along with Taito, Idman and Orno were some of the leading lighting manufacturers in...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany 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 Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, and Kalmar Lighting. 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.
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