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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
Important Gilt “Calla Lily” Chandelier by Hans Kögl, Hollywood Regency, 1970
s
By Hans Kögl
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important “Calla Lily” Chandelier by Hans Kögl – circa 1970
Rare and Decorative Piece – Sculptural
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, 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
$4,047 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Crystal Flower Chandeliers by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning chandelier with crystal flower glass over a brass frame, designed and made by Ernst Palme
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing pair of elegant chandeliers was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Luxurious Crystal and Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Six arms.
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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal and Brass Pendant 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
their prism cut crystal. This fixture, made soon after shows the same quality and craftsmanship as the
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Gilt Iron and Lead Crystal Chandelier by G.Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A hollywood regency style chandelier by Giovani Banci, Italy, circa 1970s.
This beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Iron
Crystal Rods and Brass Trim Three-Arm Chandelier, Sciolari Design, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italian design Sciolari three-arm chandelier
The signature thin crystal rods circle a brass ring
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Large Kinkeldey 5 Tiers and Gilt Metal Crystal Chandeliers, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
Design Award in 1969 with a chandelier fitted with prism cut crystals. During the 1970s Kinkeldey
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Delicate Gilt Brass and Crystal Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate huge floral round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gold Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1970s chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Six-tiered crystals and gilt brass.
Lit by 8 bulbs
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,132 Sale Price
34% Off
Italian Gilt Iron and Cut Crystal Pineapple Chandelier by G. Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful pineapple chandelier by Giovanni Banci, Italy, ca.1970s.
This handcrafted chandelier is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1 of 2 Kinkeldey Chandelier Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, 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
Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame. Large size of crystals. Great scale and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 2 Kinkeldey Chandelier Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, 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
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Charming Murano and Crystal Glass Vintage Chandelier White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier full of white flowers in murano glass.
The chandelier has 4 light
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Large Brass and Crystal Chandeliers, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing elegant chandelier was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
1 of 2 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
very rare palwa CHANDELIER 1970s crystal glass and gilted brass grapes and leave
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very rare and impressive mid century chandelier manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinarry pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 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
1 of 3 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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Petite Chandeliers, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning 4 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
1 of 2 Petite Chandeliers, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning 4 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
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Crystal Rose Venetian Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Toso Vetri D
arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 95 crystal and rose elements, white frame and central part in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Suspended Crystal Wall Sconces - 1970s Design
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 3 Suspended Crystal Wall Sconces – 1970s Design
Enhance any space with a retro touch of
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Antique 1870s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass
Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern, vintage, Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Large Palwa Chandelier or Pendant Light, Gilt Brass Cut Crystal Glass, 1970s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits
Söhne, Palme
Walter, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and gorgeous 24-karat gold-plated brass hollywood regency chandelier or pendant light by
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
Sciolari Minimal Design Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal design chandelier 1970s , old gold and crystal.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,495 Sale Price
30% Off
The Purple Crown, LArge Size Murano Chandelier Purple and Crystal Drops, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful purple crystal drops, each with a crystal drop attached.
The chandelier has 5 and 14 light sources
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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s
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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 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
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Pendant Chandeliers for Lyfa, Denmark, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
1970s, captures the essence of Danish mid-century modern design. The chandeliers feature a striking
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,702 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Stunning Faceted Crystal and Gilt Metal Four-Tier Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
with a chandelier fitted with prism cut crystals. During the 1970s Kinkeldey produced a number of
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gold-Plated and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful original 1970s chandelier with crystal glass ingots.
Characteristic cascading design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Sphere Chandelier Emperor style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Luxurious French spherical-shaped chandelier of crystal glass.
The chandelier mounts one light and
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$3,560 / item
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass 4-Tier Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Veca chandelier, 3 levels, Italy, 1970s
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Super and rare veca chandelier, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This chandelier is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pair of pendant lamps by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamps have a very
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round Stejnar Austrian Crystal
Brass Beaded Flush Light Pendant, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully luxurious ceiling light in the style of Emil Stejnar, Austria.
The very 1970s crystal
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970s Kinkeldey 6 Levels Chandelier, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Impressive Kinkeldey chandelier designed and produced in Germany circa 1970s. Metallic gold platted
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Midcentury Orrefors Crystal Brass Ceiling Lamp, Carl Fagerlund, 1970s, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury crystal glass and brass ceiling light fixture, circa mid-1970s. Made at Orrefors and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier with the finest lead crystal comes from Palwa. Its crystal blossoms and
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Large Swarovski Chrystal Ball Chandelier, 1970s
By Swarovski
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Chrystal ball chandelier. Over 300 hundred Chrystal balls. Hanging on brass chains
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$2,610 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Italian Gaetano Sciolari Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 1960-70s chandelier by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari. With
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Chrome
1970s Vintage RAAK "Light Shower" Crystal Ceiling Lamps, Set of 6
By RAAK
Located in Renens, CH
crystal top. No light source directly visible. Wiring replaced.
These lamps are a typical example of
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Flower Calla Lilly Chandelier in Gold, 1970s by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
. This lamp is in Good condition due to the fact that its a piece fron the 1970s, in the photos we used
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$1,775 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Crystal Ball Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big mid century crystal glass pendant lamp. This lamp is made out of very thick plexiglass. The
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Italian Poliarte Chandelier by Albano Poli, 1970s
By Albano Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
(italy) in the 70s. Composed of more two-tone, white and orange blown crystals and a brass structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Brutalist Chandelier in Murano Glass by Tom Ahlstrom, Hans Erlich, Sweden 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brutalist Chandelier in blown Murano Glass realized by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Erlich and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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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 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 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 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. 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.
- 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.
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