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
Pendant in Smoked Blown Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s
Blown glass pendant with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful appearance, it also creates a s...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RAAK Pendant in Smoked Pulegoso Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendant, brass, glass, The Netherlands, circa 1968.
Pendant with brass fixture and raindrop glass with a smoked-golden tint. The glass, which is called Pulegoso, co...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pendants in White Opaque to Clear Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, plastic, Europe, 1960s.
These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaque to clear glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a liv...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grand Chandelier in Brass and Art-Glass Spheres 8.5 feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s.
Extreme large chandelier with brass fixture and art-glass. The chandelier with brass frame consist of twelve-light, formed in a circle, with...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Multicoloured Murano Glass Chandelier by Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing pair of chandelier with rare color combination considering the uniqueness with amber, pink, amethyst, and ice color precious Murano glasses. Each chandelier with 80 glas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten Large Chandelier in Chrome with 72 Glass Orbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, ´Sputnik´ chandelier, chrome, glass, Germany, ca. 1971.
This magnificent 'Sputnik' chandelier is designed by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii. It spreads the light of the impressive large amount of 72 spheres, divided over two levels. The metal frame is chromed, which beautifully combines with the clear glass spheres...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, ceiling light, model A5011, coated aluminum, brass, glass, Italy, 1950
Elegant, dynamic, and modern pendant created by Scolari for Stilnovo. This capti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' Chandelier in Brass and Opal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' chandelier, model '12699', coated polished brass, polished brass, duplex white opal glass, Italy, circa 1958
This rare ceiling light, designed ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Champagne Mount
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6.
Champagne Mount.
Manufactured by Astep.
Model 2042/6
Design by Gino Sarfatti
With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Smoked Glass Pendants with Brass Fixture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, brass, Germany, 1960s.
This set of pendants features a smoked glass orb with multiple bubbles. It not only gives the shade a playful appearance, it also creates a s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lucite and Cut Glass Pendants
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, Perspex, metal, Germany, 1970s
Several shimmering pendants that were implemented in ships and high-class trains. The lucite sheets embrace a simple layout, whereas the ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce Pendant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce, pendant or ceiling light model 597/S, chromium-plated metal, chromed aluminum, painted aluminum, rayon, textured glass, Italy, 1961.
Gianfranco Fra...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, smoked glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s
Set of blown glass pendants with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Ceiling Light in Brass and Structured Clear Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ceiling light in glass and brass, Europe, 1970s.
Beautiful ceiling light in brass and structured glass. This piece is manufactured in Europe in the 1970s. Consisting of one large sp...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1960s
Dazzling Italian chandelier consisting of multiple round glass elements. Each glass plate is structured in round lines with a t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Sputnik chandelier, brass, glass, Austria, 1960s
Very rare large pendant light by Emil Stejnar. Round like a ball this 'Sputnik' chandelier consists...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Grand Chandelier in Brass and Structured Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s
Breathtaking chandelier made in Europe in the 1970s. This grand piece is very luxurious in its appearance and quickly catches the eye of t...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva ‘AM/AS’ Pendant Lamp in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini, Franc Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, chrome-plated metal, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1969
This well-constructed pendant lamp is part of a series named ‘AM/AS’ tha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass, Chrome, Nickel
RAAK Pendants in Smoked Pulegoso Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, brass, glass, The Netherlands, circa 1968.
Set of pendants with brass fixture and raindrop glass with a smoked-golden tint. The glass, which is called Pul...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp with White Glass Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, metal, glass, Europe, 1970s
This atmospheric pendant is cylindrically shaped and executed in white glass, which results in a nice soft light-tone creating a lively ambience...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Chandeliers in Copper and Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, blown glass, copper-plated metal, Europe, 1970s
Beautiful chandeliers with a bright copper body and blown glass shades. These sputnik chandeliers feature six arms each ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Copper
Delicate Italian Pendant in Pulegoso Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, pulegoso glass, chrome, Italy, 1970s
This lovely pendant features an extraordinary material called Pulegoso – meaning bubble in Italian – containing numerous air bubbles c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Ernst Palme Floral Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Ernst Palme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ernst Palme floral glass sputnik chandelier.
It holds eight up to 40watt E14 light bulbs (included)
Diameter is 21 inches by 10 inches high, total height with the rod is 32".
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Pendants in Hand-Blown Glass and Aluminum
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, glass, aluminum, chrome, The Netherlands, circa 1968.
Set of hand-blown glass pendants designed by the Dutch manufacturer RAAK Amsterdam. As a result of t...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Stunning Stilnovo Chandelier in Metal and Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, chandelier, brass, lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
This refined chandelier made by Stilnovo is a perfect representative for Italian Mid-Century Design of the fifties. A dou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid century Modern chandelier having a brass frame with floral leaf glass motif. Twelve glass leafs attach to the brass frame to form a circular floral sunburst. Has been rewire for ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Paolina' Pendant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, pendant Paolina’, model 'LS7', frosted glass, brass-plated metal, metal, plexiglass, Italy, 1957
This beautiful ‘Paolina’ lamp...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 8 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The sistema collection now has a new unique version, Calacatta gold marble. An elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a golden hue, from which it derives its name. The special of this marble is the pure white background, which keeps the light output spectrum.
We take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare chandeliers...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Breccia Marble, Marble, Brass
RAAK Pendant Lamp with Five 'Bubble' Spheres in Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendant with five 'Bubble' spheres, glass, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1960s
A sophisticated composition of five hand-blown glass pendants is created by t...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pyramid Pendant in Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, opaline glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This lush, curvy shape is built up of a waved pyramid-like shape. This organic shape, combined with opaline glass, results in a stunnin...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Kai Ruokonen for LYNX Chandelier in Brass and Orange Acrylic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Ruokonen for LYNX, chandeliers, brass, acrylic, Finland, design 1952
Kai Ruokonen is a Finnish designer that mostly works under the artist ‘Kai Finnmark’. This chandelier was de...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamps with White Glass Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, metal, glass, Europe, 1970s
This large set of atmospheric pendants are cylindrically shaped and executed in white glass, which results in a nice soft light-tone creating a...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring, plastic, Italy, 1960s
This ceiling lamp is an excellent example of the 'new style' Itali...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
RAAK Pendants in Tinted Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, pendant lamps, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s
These atmospheric pendant lamps feature yellow glass. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a lively ambience in the ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pendants in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This simple, round shape is very streamlined and organically shaped. The pendants are typically midcentury modern. The glass absorbs the light...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pendant with Three Round Spheres in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant with three spheres, glass, lacquered metal, Europe, 1960s
A sophisticated pendant made in Europe in the 1960s. The composition of this light is arranged by three large spher...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Elegant Italian Chandeliers in Steel with Opaque White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, chrome, steel, aluminum, glass, Italy, 1970s
This imposing chandelier has twelve round white opaque glass shades that give off a warm and soft light. The chandelier is ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
BOWEN Mid-Century Modern White Oak 23" 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
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Other
Mid-Century Modern Pendants with White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1960s
These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaque white glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a li...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pendant Model '194/N'
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, off-white pendant '194/N', metal, wire, Italy, 1950
A beautiful pendant in a natural colored metal made in Italy around 1950. This pendant designed by li...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Amber & Clear POLIEDRI Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are amber and trasparent, which makes the c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Large 'Sputnik' Chandeliers in Brass and Glass 47in./120cm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Sputnik' chandeliers, brass, glass, Austria, 1960s
Beautiful and sizeable 'Sputnik' chandeliers made in Austria in the 1960s. These lights...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Clear Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that imbues the spac...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Satin Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, satin glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a frosted glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that i...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier model '2097', crystal glass, brass, Italy, circa 1954
This magnificent chandelier by the esteemed French master glass worker and decorator ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Monolite, Brass and Ivory-toned Onyx sculptural chandelier, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Monolite is a unique brass and ivory-toned onyx chandelier designed by Silvio Piattelli. It combines classical materials with modern design to create a truly timeless piece. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Onyx, Brass
Monumental Chandelier in Lacquered Metal 3M Diameter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, 1960s
Monumental, bright and very large chandelier. This light is specially made for a church in Delft, The Netherlands in the 1960s. Designed to provide a bright enough light source for a grand space, this light has twelve shades that are connected to the interesting diamond shaped construction that forms the inner part of the body of the chandelier. The ingenious design and the shades remind of Italian Stilnovo light...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
One Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
One green Ufo glass pendant light.
The brown lamp has been sold.
Green light diameter 50 cm and height 38 cm.
Brown light diameter 40 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Elegant French Holophane Glass Pendants
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ceiling lights, glass, coated steel, coated aluminum, France, 1950s
This set of perforated metal pendants is accompanied with a luminescent holophane bowl of glass. There are severa...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Steel
Elegant Murano Poliedri ceiling light - Carlo Scarpa - smoked glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano smoked glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 17,70 inches (45...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Sistema Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Gunmetal Finish and Glass, 4-Shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sistema chandelier in Gunmetal Finish and opaline glass. This dark shiny plated finish has now got back in fashion, probably because of its uniqueness and the nice play with light in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Midcentury Ceiling Light in Blown Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, blown glass, Czech Republic, 1960s.
This ceiling light features a delightful composition combined with the use of fine materials. The cylindrical-shaped canopy si...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s
Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb.
Ligh...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fibonacci Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
The Fibonacci chandelier takes inspiration from the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical pattern found in nature, art, and architecture. The perfectly balanced spiral pattern of this chandelier captures the beauty and harmony of the Fibonacci spiral, creating a sense of modernity, sophistication, and elegance.
G9 socket (halogen-style socket with 2 pins). Dimmable. We recommend G9 LED bulbs: 5w LED with 60 watt equivalent.
Striking design scaled to work well in a dining room, foyer or entryway. Lovely in a master suite, living room or glam room...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Enamel
Palwa Chandelier or Pendant Light, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and high quality gold-plated brass chandelier or pendant light by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. Hundreds of gilded brass rings with cut-glass crystals in different sizes. A round textured glass disc is mounted at the bottom to cover the bulb fittings and to create a fantastic light effect. An awesome hollywood regency light fixture...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Large green Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass Drum chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi. Italy 1980s
The Murano vintage chandelier has a brass canopy but is almost a flush mount light: remai...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Jean Perzel Style Brass & Milk Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960s brass and milk glass ball pendant lamp. Not signed by designer or manufacture.
Commercial size pendant, perfect for kitchen islands/bars etc.
Drops 33in from ceiling. Glass b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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Venini Rod
1970s Opaline Pendant Light
8 Lights Chandelier With Crystal
Amethyst Color Chandelier
Antique Bronze Ceiling Light Fixture
Antique Bronze Ceiling Light Fixtures
Antique Hallway Lighting
Art Deco Italian Ceiling Light
Art Deco Tiered Chandelier
Bowl Pendant Lamp
Copper Cylinder Used
French Empire Chandelier Vintage
French Style Entry Lanterns