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Dark Grey Metal Vintage Theater Film Studio Wall Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal film light. Also suitable as wall light Space for 3 E27/E26 bulbs. Excluding light bulb Weight: 6.90 kg / 15.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been mad...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of 2 Peill Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass Chrome Pendant Lights
By Peill Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Staff Orange Glass Pendant Lights, 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
. Also LED compatible. The pendant lights can be disassembled and the glass individually wrapped for easy
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Black Banded Metal Pendant Lights with Decorative Glass Tube Design
By Schmahl Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Mid-Century, Schmahl & Schulz manufactured pendant lights with decorative, inset glass tube
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Limburg Pair of Vintage Minimalist Geometric Black Clear Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Minimalist pair of German made pendant light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. The simple
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Limburg Pair of Vintage Minimalist Geometric Black Clear Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Minimalist pair of German made pendant light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. The simple
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bespoke Machine Age Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Tube Lights, Design 1928
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
E 27, soffitten-lights (tube lights), the pendant length is variable.
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2010s German Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

One of the Four Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With chrome details a black cord and canopy. The lovely
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass Brass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of refurbished extra large, oversized vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Cone Shape Brass and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
). Limburg is a manufacturer of high-end lighting form Germany. The companies shows excellent quality. The
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Antique Early 1600s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Limburg One of Four Vintage Minimalist Iron, Brass Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
lights were designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Limburg Pair of Art Deco Style Iron Glass Brass Geometric Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
and brass Mid-Century pendant lights. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Limburg Set of Five Large Vintage Minimalist Iron Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
lights were manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. These are the larger of two
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Peill Putzler Pair of Biomorphic Futura Clear Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful midcentury design by Peill and Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design - often referred to as "wave" - they are, in fact, from the 'Futura' rang...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Staff Leuchten Set of Three Brass Hanging Pendant Lights / Lamps, circa 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern hanging pendant ceiling lights / lamps by Staff Leuchten of Germany, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single, large mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant light by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of the 3 Metal and Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand-blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original. This item is
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of Three Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass Chrome Pendant Lights
By Peill Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Set of three beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 2 Large Art Déco Pendant Lights With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
A pair of large Bauhaus spherical lamps made of opal glass with chrome-plated brass suspension and a brass pendulum rod. The lamps date from the first half of the 20th century (1920-...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal, Brass

Limburg Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Iron Brass Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
& polished brass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco, Lantern style
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 10 Minimalist Geometric Black Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten Minimalist German made vintage pendant light fixtures or lamps designed by
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

One of Ten Peill Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass Chrome Pendant Lights
By Peill Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Danish Teak Hanging Pendant Lights, White Opaline Glass Drops, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed pendant lamp by German mid-century artist from Denmark. Silky matte opaline
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Teak, Art Glass

1 of the 5 XL Opaque Glass / Brass Pendant Lights by Limburg, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
bottom and curved inwards. The all come from a church in Germany. A unique light object that is not
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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Black Iron Rings Glass Brass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three vintage Mid-Century Modern Limburg Glashütte "iron" rings bell pendant lamps
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Pair of Brass and White-Opal Glass Pendant Lights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Pair of rare and wonderful solid brass and blown glass white-opal pendant lights by Florian Schulz
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Smoked Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler in Germany, Europe. A unique
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Limburg 1 of 5 Minimalist Iron Clear Glass and Brass Geometric Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
brass Mid-Century pendant light. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style lights were
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 5 Large Minimalist Iron Glass Pendant Lights by Glashütte Limburg 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and Lantern style lights were
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Limburg 1 of 10 Minimalist Geometric Black Clear Glass Pendant Lights c.1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten Minimalist German made pendant light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of 10 Minimalist Geometric Black Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten Minimalist German made pendant light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Limburg 1 of 2 1960s Midcentury White Iron Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large hanging ceiling pendant
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
By Paul Secon, Sompex
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of Three Original Box Cube Pendant Lights, Cut Glass with Nickeled Clips
Located in New York City, NY
Multiple pendant squares available. Priced here as a set of three. Modernist square chandeliers
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Limburg Large Pair of Vintage 1970s Clear Bubble Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage pair of German made late Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling flush mount lights
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Limburg 1 of 4 Vintage 1970s Geometric White Clear Glass Pendant Lights Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Minimalist German made pendant light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. The simple, yet
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

One of Three of Extra Large Biomorphic Pendant Lights for Peill Putzler, 1970s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful mid-century design by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Aluminum

1 of 3 Amber Bubble Glass 1960s Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
1 of 3 gorgeous vintage amber bubble glass pendant lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1 of 3 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three refurbished large vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Limburg One of Three Large Brass Iron Clear Glass Round Pendant Lights C.1965
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
-faceted clear glass and brass midcentury pendant lights. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Two Smoked Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 196
By Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of two smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler in Germany, Europe. A
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. The chandeliers can be vertically extended
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cotton, Paper, Bamboo

1 of 2 Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Hanging Pendant Lights Lamps, C. 1975
By Peill Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a beautiful pair mid-century design by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of design, featuring a smoked colored (colored) glass ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

One of a Pair 1960s White Iron Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed bubble glass bulges slightly inwards of its white "Iron
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of a Pair Limburg Vintage Black Iron Glass Brass Bell Pendant Lights, c.1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
brass hanging ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed clear
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kinkeldey Chandelier, Germany 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in Bronx, NY
light and ten lights that illuminates the crystals. A stunning large-scale crystal and chrome
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Ten Opal Glass Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Peill Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Ten elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Five Opal Glass Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Peill Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Set of five elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

1 of the 10 of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Peill Putzler Wave hanging lights, three available
By Peill Putzler
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Timeless clear glass pendants by Peill & Putzler, wave pattern on the underside of an 8.5" globe
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Cone Beige Orange Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights are handmade by dedicated designers from Denmark and Sweden. With beautiful fragile steel cable
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Peill Putzler Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendant 'Futura' by Peill Putzler, wave pattern on the underside of an
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of Three Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendants by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970, wave pattern on the underside of an
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid 20th Century Industrial Salvaged Mine Lights
Located in Cirencester, GB
These vintage industrial lights are cast aluminium and were designed to be explosion proof
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Black Enamel Bauhaus Factory Lights, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Black enamel Bauhaus Factory lights, circa 1930s - Price is per light - Vitreous black enamel
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

Kinkeldey Cut Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in Bronx, NY
Facet cut crystal Kinkeldey chandelier, Germany 1960, chrome frame 3-tier individual cut crystals
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

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German Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of German pendant lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct German pendant lights — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1394 antique and vintage German pendant lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 modern editions to choose from as well. German pendant lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of German pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern German pendant lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made German pendant lights over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Peill Putzler and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are German Pendant Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,970, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $289,122 highest priced.

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 German Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.