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Stunning Chandelier Made of Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, 1970s Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The chandelier needs 3 x E14 standard bulb.
Light bulbs are not included.
It is possible to
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier
Jewel
by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in gilt brass, facet cut crystal glass, the chandelier needs 6 x E14 / E12
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Krystal Chandelier by Jablonecke Sklarny, 1970’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of plastic, brass, glass
With aged patina
2x E27 or E26 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
6-Light Cascade Steel And Crystal Chandelier 1970s Italian Design
Located in Palermo, IT
6-Light cascade steel and crystal chandelier 1970s, Italian design.
Intact and functioning. E27
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass(gilt
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sculpture Italian Design Chandelier Crystal Brass Gold Aldo Marchetti 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1970, chandelier in gilded metal and chromed metal parts, with leaf-shaped crystals, Design Aldo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,078 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
13 Tier Wedding Cake Chandelier, Crystal Prisms, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wedding cake chandelier circa 1970s from a Greenwich CT estate. This 34 bulb (40 watt), 60 inch
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Stilkronen Style Oscar Torlasco Gold Crystal Round Chandelier, 1970s
By Stilkronen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modernist Stilkronen Oscar Torlasco gold crystal round chandelier 1970s Italian design.
10 light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
$2,660 Sale Price
30% Off
Stunning Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This wonderful object was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This beautiful object was
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s
Vintage Design
Large
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20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Gilt Iron Beaded and Crystal Palm Tree Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful beaded gilt iron and cut-crystal palm tree chandelier, Italy attr. to G.Banci, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Stunning cascade chandelier made of 107 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Sciolari of Italy 1970s Gold
Crystal Disk Geometric Chandelier 1 of 2
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Montclair, NY
One of two available of this unique and beautiful Italian 1970s gold on brass and crystal cube
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed by Paolo Venini for Venini during the 1970s, in Italy. It features a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,662 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1970s Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1970s Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari.
The chrome frame supports 32 chains with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Wonderful Crystal Glass Chandelier by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass chandelier designed by Sciolari for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate, rare chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Midcentury Golden Brass Prism Crystals Chandelier by Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
and manufactured during the 1970s in Barcelona (Spain) for the company “LUMICA".
This chandelier is
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
9-Light Chandelier By Gaetano Sciolari In Golden Brass And Crystal, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
9-light chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari in golden brass and crystal, 1970s
Intact and in good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Nine-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Large Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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1970s Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1970s crystal chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and crystal, every 1970s crystal chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1970s crystal chandelier, we have 1105 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s crystal chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1970s crystal chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1970s crystal chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Palwa, Kinkeldey and Gaetano Sciolari are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1970s Crystal Chandelier?
A 1970s crystal chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,776, while the lowest priced sells for $103 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights 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 chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About 1970s Crystal Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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