Suspension lamp in satin-finish chrome-plated aluminium and sphere in opaline and worked glass, designer Sergio Mazza, production 1960s. n.b. adjustable height

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Sergio Mazza italian mid century chandelier 1960s

$1,610 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian mid-century chandelier is made of chrome and satin brass metal with clear glass elements

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970

$3,493

Mid-Century Wooden Chandelier with Glass Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Dřevo Humpolec

Located in Praha, CZ

A mid-century chandelier crafted in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s, featuring a bentwood structure

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Chandelier with Glass Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$615

Mid-Century Modern Murano Oval Chandelier by Camer

By Camer Glass

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful oval form chandelier with 48, 11in. clear glass triangular prisms on 4 tiers. Created in

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Oval Chandelier by Camer

$1,999

Exceptional Mid-18th Century 2-Tiered Italian Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding and exceptional mid-18th century 2-Tiered Chandelier from Genoa, Italy, Beautifully

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Mid-18th Century 2-Tiered Italian Chandelier

$24,750

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, brass 5x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

$698

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, brass With aged patina 4x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

$615

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass With aged patina 4x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

$580

Mid.Century Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy 1960s

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid.Century Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy 1960s. 8 e14 sockets chrome in good conditon.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid.Century Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy 1960s

$1,600

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French scale chandelier with twelve lights from the mid-20th century. This French chandelier

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century

$3,370

Mid-Century Chandelier / Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and brass 5x E27 or E26 Bulb With Aged Patina Re-Polished Good original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier / Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

$580

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Baltimore, MD

A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light

$1,320 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960´s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and brass 6x E27 or E26 Bulb With Aged Patina Re-Polished Good original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960´s

$568

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960´s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass and Brass Re-Polished With Aged Patina 3x40W, E27 or E26 Bulb Good Original Condition US Wiring Compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960´s

$426

Mid-Century Chandelier Kamenický Šenov, 1960´s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Chrome and Glass 6x E14 or E15 Bulb With Aged patina Original Condition US Wiring Compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier Kamenický Šenov, 1960´s

$663

Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Germany, 1970s.

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Germany, 1970s.

$1,123

Mid-Century Chandelier Jilove U Decina, 1970s

By Jílové u Děčína

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of glass, wood, metal. 3xE27 or E26 bulb. Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier Jilove U Decina, 1970s

$378

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

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large Art Deco Style Chandelier gracing your dining room, foyer, or any space where its radiant presence

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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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier

Located in Montclair, NY

A marvelous, cheerful and optimistic example of post war mid-1940s to early 1950s lighting design

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier

$1,500

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Mid-century Italian chandelier in polished brass, wood and opaline glass, attributed to Stilnovo

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s

$1,421

Mid-Century Chandelier/Instala Decin, 1960 s

By Instala Děčín

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome New cabling 2x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier/Instala Decin, 1960 s

$521

Mid-Century Chandelier/Instala Decin, 1960 s

By Instala Děčín

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome New cabling 2x60W, E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Fully Functional Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier/Instala Decin, 1960 s

$521

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950. copper patina, brass details.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950

$1,100

Pair Mid-Century Italian chandelier , Murano, 2015

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink quadriedri on gold frame. This large Mid-Century

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Italian chandelier , Murano, 2015

$13,264 Sale Price / set

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Mid-Century Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian mid-century chandelier is made of chrome and brass metal with clear glass elements in the

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970

$1,788

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970’s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal,chrome 3x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970’s

$414

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

By Maison Lunel

Located in New York, NY

An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte white glass shades. Made by the famed lighting company, Lunel. Rare with all original...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

$3,250 Sale Price

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Mid Century Modern Chrome Wire Bird Cage Swag Chandelier Pendant Light 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century chrome bird cage style swag / pendant light. Round cage form with curled in lower

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Wire Bird Cage Swag Chandelier Pendant Light 17"

$406 Sale Price

30% Off

Mid-Century Chandelier/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass, glass - Re-polished - Fully fucntional - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

$805

Mid Century Italian Aluminium and Frosted Glass Chandelier

By Arredoluce

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Mid century chandelier from Italy, made of three aluminium rings attached to a brass center piece

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Italian Aluminium and Frosted Glass Chandelier

$10,542

Delicate Mid-Century Modern "Mistel" Chandelier, Re-Edition

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful and very charming chandelier, comes in several finishes. All components according to

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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Delicate Mid-Century Modern "Mistel" Chandelier, Re-Edition

$7,934 / item

Mid Century Chandelier Bamboo Brass Italian Design 1950

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid century chandelier bamboo brass Italian design 1950. 1 Light Bub E27 Max 80 Watt.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chandelier Bamboo Brass Italian Design 1950

$2,072 Sale Price / item

30% Off

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

$414

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Design Mid-century 6-flamming chandelier chandelier. Made of brass and glass. Brass with some age

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

$698

Mid-Century Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970’s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of glass, chrome 3x60W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970’s

$331

Mid-Century Chandelier by Zukov, 1970’s

By Zukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome 3x40W, E27 or E26 socket New cabling Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier by Zukov, 1970’s

$580

Mid-Century Chandelier by Zukov, 1950’s

By Zukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal With aged patina 2x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier by Zukov, 1950’s

$414

Teak and Glass Chandelier with Five Arms, Mid-20th Century, Sweden

By Uno Östen Kristiansson

Located in London, GB

A simple elegant chandelier with a teak frame and five white opaque glass shades, very much in the

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak

Teak and Glass Chandelier with Five Arms, Mid-20th Century, Sweden

$1,843

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970’s

By Drukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal 5x40W, E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970’s

$461

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier by Venini. Each of the prisms is solid glass, measuring 11

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

$5,100

Mid-Century German Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Hamburg, DE

Color: Silver Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960s

$4,689

Mid-Century Chandelier/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

$450 / item

Mid-Century Chandelier/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier/ Kamenický Šenov, 1970 s

$497

Mid-century Chandelier by Lidokov, 1960‘s

By Lidokov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of brass, glass, wood 2x40W, E27 or E26 socket With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Chandelier by Lidokov, 1960‘s

$284

Large Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Austin, TX

Large mid-century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot.

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Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Large Mid-Century Rattan Chandelier Louis Sognot

$3,000

Mid-Century Chandelier by Napako, 1960 s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal, brass With aged patina 6x E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier by Napako, 1960 s

$698

Italian Mid-Century Murano Chrome Chandelier by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano chandelier by Mazzega having three clear and amber

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Mid-Century Murano Chrome Chandelier by Mazzega

$738 Sale Price

69% Off

Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Chandelier Lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Unique 1950's Italian 8 candle brass and art glass chandelier. Artisan hand blown candle cups

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Chandelier Lamp

$4,450

Mid-Century Chandelier Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass, lacquered metal With aged patina 3x 40W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

$521

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

$355

Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Glass Chandelier Mazzega Chandelier Italy 1970

By Mazzega

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1970 from glass and metal. A beautiful chandelier

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Glass Chandelier Mazzega Chandelier Italy 1970

$3,316

Mid-century Chandelier by Drukov, 1960 s

By Drukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, lacquered metal, chrome New Cabling 3x 60W,E27 or E26 bulb With aged patina US wiring compatible Fully Functional Re-polished Good Origi...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-century Chandelier by Drukov, 1960 s

$426

Large Mid-Century Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian mid-century flush mount chandelier is made of rectangular gold-plated metal base with

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

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier

$1,894

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Pentaclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Pentaclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s Ceiling lamp or

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Pentaclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s

$23,686

Mid - Century Murano Glass Chandelier - Circa 1970

By Vistosi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The distinctive amber/orange glass discs arranged in a cascading pattern exemplify the bold, artistic approach to lighting design popular during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid - Century Murano Glass Chandelier - Circa 1970

$8,800

Beautiful Mid-Century Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

Large and heavy steel construction with seven lights and 18 crystal ice glass elements form the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Beautiful Mid-Century Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier

$2,800

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Mid Century Dining Room Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century dining room chandelier you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every mid century dining room chandelier was constructed with great care. Find 65569 options for an antique or vintage mid century dining room chandelier now, or shop our selection of 4199 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century dining room chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century dining room chandelier, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century dining room chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Dining Room Chandelier?

A mid century dining room chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,517, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,028,240.

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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