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Huge Floral 6-Light Ceiling Lamp with Crystal Drops by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Floral 6-Light Ceiling Lamp with Crystal Drops by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
Light bulbs are
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Brass and Crystal Ceiling Lamp by Lumi, Italy, 1970s
By Lumi
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable canoe ceiling lamp by Lumi with crystal body and brass details.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 French Sphere Chandelier Emperor Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare set consisting of 2 spherical crystal glass chandeliers.
Period: circa 1970.
The
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Crystal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome Frame, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant lamp with crystal glass shade. The light reflects nicely through the rough
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Gorgeous Chandeier Gilt Faceted Crystal Glass Bagues, Palwa, 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Gorgeous, high-quality chandelier designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.(It is documented in the
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 French Sphere Chandelier Emperor Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare set consisting of 4 spherical crystal glass chandeliers.
Period: circa 1970.
The
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Gold Crystal Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality midcentury brass and clear crystal glass flush mount by Kalmar, Germany, 1970s.
The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Italian 1970s Chrome Globe
Crystal Pendant Light Manner of Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Montclair, NY
A very cool and chic 1970s Italian chrome and crystal pendant light in the manner of designer Oscar
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
$1,102 Sale Price
55% Off
Large Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 6 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes 6 small base
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Chrome and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
, 1970s
It is made of a chrome frame decorated with 8 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes 8 small base
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Large Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 8 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes 8 small base
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 4 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes 4 small base
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Crystal Pendant Light, 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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Grape Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large midcentury gilt brass chandelier with crystal glasses, made by Palwa, Germany, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large midcentury gilt brass chandelier with crystal glasses, made by Palwa, Germany, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Two Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Blowball Sputnik Chandelier, Austria, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
two beautiful snowflake blowball Sputnik chandeliers from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Large Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, Melting Snow Crystals, 1970s Germany
By Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
brown with melting snow crystals patterns all over the globe.
Decorative copper fitting with cut-out
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$414 Sale Price
38% Off
Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
, circa 1970-1979.
The gorgeous Chandelier has lots of beautiful hand-cut faceted (Swarovski) crystals in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Spectacular Italian Chandelier – Undulating Elegance in Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular Italian Chandelier – Undulating Elegance in Glass and Brass, 1970s
A chandelier that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Round Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria, ca. 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
crystal glass and brass two-light chandelier by Doria Werkstätten, circa the 1970s, Germany.
This
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Flush mount light by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Great Six-Tiered Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
The chandelier needs
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Chromed Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful chromed chandelier pendant ceiling lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani from the '70s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,610 Sale Price
56% Off
Large Gilt Brass 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
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large midcentury gilt brass chandelier with crystal glasses, made by Palwa, Germany, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Carlo Nason LS 178 Pendant Lamp in Bubble Crystal, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
lighting pieces.
Design
The LS 178 pendant lamp in bubble crystal showcases Nason’s talent for blending
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Very Large Crystal Flush Mount Attr. to Lobmeyr or Bakalowits, 1970s
By Bakalowits
Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large twenty-light crystal and brass flush mount attr. to Lobmeyr or Bakalowits, Austria, ca
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
By Ernst Palme
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare 1970s brass crystal glass flower chandelier by Ernst Palme. Made in Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Torlasco Italian Space Age Pop Art Chandelier 1970s Lens Glasses
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oscar Torlasco Italian Space Age Pop Art chandelier 1970s lens glasses, lit is very nice and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
$2,072 Sale Price
30% Off
1970s Aluminium Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass, Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1970s Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass
Decorative cascade pendant light from the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Petite Crystal Glass Rod Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Honsel
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite crystal glass rod pendant light, Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful light effect.
Sockets: It
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Italian Brass
Glass Icicles Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning Midcentury Modern chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari was manufactured in Italy during the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$5,774 Sale Price
20% Off
Stilkronen Brass Chandelier
By Stilkronen
Located in New York, NY
Large Stilkronen rass crystal chandelier, 1970s
Notes: Very nice condition
Glass intact, no chips
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Crystal Glass and Brass Flush Mount, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of Three Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Light Fixtures, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of three Italian gilt iron and crystal light fixtures ( lantern and a pair of wall sconces
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1 of 2 Petite Pendant lights Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning petite chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers
Palazzo
, Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). H high end piece. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Large Flush Mount, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari style by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa - in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers
Palazzo
, Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). H high end piece. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 6 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes 6 small base bulbs
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier
Florida
, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Fontana Arte, Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamp is made of polished brass and large
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Petite Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Style 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 in style
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Space Age Chandelier Veca Style by Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stylish Italian midcentury pendant lamp or chandelier from the 1970s, in the Veca style by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
$332 Sale Price
59% Off
1 of 7 Delicate Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glasses.
It is an exquisite lighting fixture that combines
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari, 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
Hanging lamp Anders Pehrson Model Crystal by Atelje Lyktan, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging lamp Anders Pehrson Model Crystal by Atelje Lyktan, 1970s
This beautiful hanging lamp by
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$2,605 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Orientalist Style Ceiling Lamp in Gilded Brass and Crystal
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Orientalist Style Ceiling Lamp in Gilded Brass and Crystal.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$14,211 Sale Price
20% Off
1 of 3 Gilt Brass Teardrop Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with tear drop glasses and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Style 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
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 4 Large Gilt Brass 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
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Gilt Brass 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
Bd Lumica chandelier cristal with full gilt gold model XXL 14 bulbs, Spain 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in La xara, VC
An exceptional,
exclusive Limited serie of BD LUMICA lamp from the 70s.
This chandelier ist listed
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$9,474 Sale Price
37% Off
Petite Palwa Pendant, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass and glass pendant by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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