Large Mid Century Pendant Light

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light

$585 Sale Price

35% Off

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large sized opaline pendant light, with delicate brass gallery and ribbed brass rim. France

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

$1,770

Mid-Century Modern Large Pop Art Light Bulb Pendant Light

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very cool pop art pendant light. The cord plugs in to a standard outlet and the

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Large Pop Art Light Bulb Pendant Light

$360 Sale Price

46% Off

Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a fabulous vintage pendant light. It is a married combination of large copper shade from a

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Copper

Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Light

$1,600

Modernist Pendant light , Mid century

Located in Nice, FR

Modernist pendant light Mid-century This light fixture is composed of golden brass rods, arranged

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modernist Pendant light , Mid century

$5,117

Large Two Part Holophane Style Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large glass and brass pendant light. France, c1950s. Unusual size and shape. Naturally

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Two Part Holophane Style Mid-Century Pendant Light

$1,481

Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s

Located in Lisse, NL

. Thanks to its large size, its truly unique design and superb condition this ceramic chandelier will light

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s

$2,642

Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large opaline pendant.. France, c1950s. Left in original condition, but we can re-spray the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light

$1,157

Large Mid-Century Modern Gold Brass Tone Dome Pendant Light, 1970s

Located in Mortsel, BE

Substantial pendant light from the 1970s, features a classic mid-century dome silhouette. The shade

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Gold Brass Tone Dome Pendant Light, 1970s

$1,321

Large Mid-Century Modern Style Honeycomb Pendant Light by Clate Grunden

By Clate Grunden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tones Style: Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist, Modernist, Sculptural Lighting Dimensions: Height: 84 in

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Style Honeycomb Pendant Light by Clate Grunden

$4,950 / item

Large Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Light attributed to Gino Vistosi

By Gino Vistosi

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern pendant light attributed to Gino Vistosi. This light was handcrafted

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Light attributed to Gino Vistosi

$1,043

Mid-Century Modern Large Pendant Light in Murano Glass by Lino Tagliapietra

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Lino Tagliapietra, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Large Murano glass chandelier decorated with light green and white stripes in the Manner off or by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Pendant Light in Murano Glass by Lino Tagliapietra

$2,800

Large Vintage, Mid Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades. If you are looking for a striking and

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Vintage, Mid Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light

$3,723

Large Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light, Germany, 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

Lovely Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably in 1960s, Germany

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Large Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light, Germany, 1960s

$1,801

Large Exceptional Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Italy 1970s

By Superstudio, Poltronova

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, elegant Mid Century Modern pendant lamp with rotating lampshade. The lamp resembles

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Exceptional Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Italy 1970s

$5,705

Large Italian Pendant Light

By Lumi

Located in London, GB

A large white glass and aluminium pendant with faceted glass diffuser. By Pia Guidetti Crippa for

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Italian Pendant Light

$1,929

Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century (Labelled)

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Large pendant light by Stilnovo of Italy. Mid-20th century. Stilnovo label. The fixture comprises

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Copper

Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century (Labelled)

$2,342

Large Mid-Century Modern Ufo Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 1

Located in Munich, DE

Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Ufo Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 1

$5,766

Large Mid-Century Modern Ufo Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3

Located in Munich, DE

Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Ufo Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3

$5,766

Large Mid-Century Modern Ufo Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 2

Located in Munich, DE

Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Ufo Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 2

$5,766

Large Mid-Century Modern Raffia Bast Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1970s

Located in Munich, DE

Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp / hanging light. Manufactured

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Raffia Bast Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1970s

$1,801

Large Swirl Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1970s Mid-Century Italian Light

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Mid-century swirl pink Murano glass pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1970s The stylish and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Swirl Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1970s Mid-Century Italian Light

$997

Mid Century Grape Pendant Light Fixture Circa 1950s

Located in Charleston, SC

A Fifties Flash Back. Yes, these Mid-Century Lucite/Acrylic Swag Lights are back. A great

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Grape Pendant Light Fixture Circa 1950s

$960

Mid-century Italian Pendant Light in Brass and Glass

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-century Italian pendant lamp in brass with original opaline glass shades. Large Italian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-century Italian Pendant Light in Brass and Glass

$3,904

Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Large Light Fixture

By Camer Glass, Murano 5

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite light fixture.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lucite

Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Large Light Fixture

$3,800

Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large Italian circa 1960's Murano hand-blown glass light fixture with eight interior lights

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Light Fixture

$22,000

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron pendant light features a cubed flower motif with 50 inches of cord

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light

$650

Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s. This

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s

$5,183

Mid-Century Brutalist Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Pendant Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Brutalist necklace. Consisting of a heavy, cast sterling silver pendant with a

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Brutalist Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Pendant Necklace

$895

Large Wicker Fish Ceiling Light Mid Century France

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Hastings, GB

Superb large scale 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original

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Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Large Wicker Fish Ceiling Light Mid Century France

$2,887

Clear Glass Mid-Century Copper Conical Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A larger sized clear glass pendant. France, c1950s. Copper gallery. Conical base with open

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Clear Glass Mid-Century Copper Conical Pendant Light

$1,398

Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Vienna, AT

White opaline glass shade on steel chromed pendulum fitted with one E27 socket, from the 1960s. Height of the glass only 35cm (13.77"). Up to six pieces available.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light

$698 / item

Large Mid-Century Art Deco Style Copper Brass 12-Light Chandelier

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your space with the grandeur of this Very Large Art Deco Style Chandelier, a masterpiece of

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Mid-Century Art Deco Style Copper Brass 12-Light Chandelier

$5,400

Large Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare large version of the Kazuo Motozawa Saturno pendant light by Staff in chrome. The inside

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

$2,360 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Design Round / Globe Shape Glass Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

. This mid-20th century glass pendant comes with the original chain and ceiling cap. The organic natural

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Design Round / Globe Shape Glass Pendant Light

$1,411

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Light // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Mid-20th Century Rattan Pendant Lantern

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Paper, Rattan

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

$2,299 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Kalmar Flower Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light

By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, AVMazzega

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Kalmar Flower Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light

$2,162

Two Tone Large Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large two tone pendant. Likely German or Eastern Europe. Etched glass and clear glass

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Two Tone Large Glass Pendant Light

$1,584

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Retro Patinated Bronze Tubular Large Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern retro patinated bronze tubular large 4 light fixture.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Retro Patinated Bronze Tubular Large Light Fixture

$2,450

mid century modern 4-light PENDANT LAMP glass and chrome cascading light 1970s

By Bankamp Leuchten

Located in Mannheim, DE

Very beautiful and elegant 4-light pendant lamp manufactured by Bankamp-Leuchten, Neheim-Huesten

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

mid century modern 4-light PENDANT LAMP glass and chrome cascading light 1970s

$582

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1940s - 1960s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Art Deco pendant light from the 1940s - 1960s with marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1940s - 1960s

$408

peill putzler mid century PENDANT LIGHT lissabon 1950s a.f. gangkofner

By Peill Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner

Located in Mannheim, DE

Ferdinand Gangkofner in the 1950s. Large round white opaline glass shade. Model number 9000. This model is

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

peill putzler mid century PENDANT LIGHT lissabon 1950s a.f. gangkofner

$1,189

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1950s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Art Deco rod pendant lamp with a decorated, UFO-shaped glass shade from the 1930s. The glass

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1950s

$660

Italian Mid-Century Lava Murano Glass Pendant Light (9 available)

Located in London, GB

Unusual large murano glass pendant lights. Italy, c1960s. Unusual glass, semi-opaque, crater like

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Lava Murano Glass Pendant Light (9 available)

$1,116 / item

Monumental Large Elegant Crystal Glass Mid-Century Modern Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A monumental and elegant crystal / glass Mid-Century Modern nine-light chandelier with scrolls and

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Monumental Large Elegant Crystal Glass Mid-Century Modern Nine-Light Chandelier

$5,450

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier with Cut-Glass Pendants

Located in Dallas, TX

1960, the twelve-light fixture is beautifully composed with sweeping glass arms, tiered crystal

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier with Cut-Glass Pendants

$3,800

1950s Italian Mid-Century modern Brass Pendant 4 Light by Arteluce

By Arteluce

Located in Nicolosi, IT

1950s Italian Mid-Century modern Brass Pendant 4 Light by Arteluce A striking example of post

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century modern Brass Pendant 4 Light by Arteluce

$2,762

Achille Castiglioni Large Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s

By Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

iconic pendant light, perfect to complement a mid-century living room or an organic modern kitchen

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Achille Castiglioni Large Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s

$2,282

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Crystal Pendant Lamp by Kinkeldey Germany

By Kinkeldey

Located in Hannover, DE

This petite pendant lamp is a radiant and sparkling piece that will bring joy to any space. With

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Crystal Pendant Lamp by Kinkeldey Germany

$1,081

1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy

$708

1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy

$816

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light

$2,611

Large Vintage Modern Aluminum Hanging Pull Light Pendant

By Edward Wormley, Imperialites, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Very nice large scale Aluminum Pull Light Pendant. Nice composition of aluminum parts to create a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Modern Aluminum Hanging Pull Light Pendant

$850

Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish midcentury made and height adjustable light fixture. This rare 1970s light fixture is

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp

$1,861

Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare and hard to find pendant chandelier with 4 shades sizes are; 16in. 9in. and 2 11in. Milk glass

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier

$1,995

Large Paul Ferrante Spherical Iron Pendant Light

By Paul Ferrante

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large iron globe pendant with four candle lights within a second sphere and the bottom accentuated

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Iron

Large Paul Ferrante Spherical Iron Pendant Light

$1,685

Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Leaf Crystal Beaded 12-Light Baguès Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern silver leaf two-tier beaded 12-light chandelier with cut

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Leaf Crystal Beaded 12-Light Baguès Chandelier

$4,250 Sale Price

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Large Mid Century Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large mid century pendant light you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every large mid century pendant light was constructed with great care. There are 447 variations of the antique or vintage large mid century pendant light you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large mid century pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each large mid century pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large mid century pendant light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peill Putzler, Florian Schulz and Koch Lowy produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Mid Century Pendant Light?

Prices for a large mid century pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $44,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,550.

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.

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