Mid Century Dining Room Chandelier

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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

Mid Century /Modern/Deco Style Chandelier , Nickel Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A custom designed chandelier by a well known designer in La . Then Custom made with a 3 light

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century /Modern/Deco Style Chandelier , Nickel Finish

$425

Scandinavian Mid-Century Hammered Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A mid- century Scandinavian ten -light hammered brass chandelier, circa 1950s. Socket: 10 x E27

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Hammered Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s

$5,921

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made in milk glass, metal, brass With aged patina 5x40W,E27 or E26 bulb 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 Lidokov, 1970 s

By Lidokov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, plastic 2x E27 or E26 socket With aged patina 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 Lidokov, 1970 s

$284

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970’s

By Drukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass,lacquered metal,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

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970’s

$307

Mid-Century Italian Reggiani Trumpet Brass Chandelier, circa 1970

By Reggiani

Located in Vilnius, LT

Mid-Century Italian Reggiani space age chandelier from 1970s. The chandelier is created with

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Reggiani Trumpet Brass Chandelier, circa 1970

$3,434

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

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in MIlano, IT

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

$15,396

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

By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in MIlano, IT

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

$15,396

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970 s

By Drukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of smoked glass, lacquered metal, brass 3x 60W,E27 or E26 bulb US wiring compatible Fully Functional Re-polished.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier by Drukov, 1970 s

$994

Mid-Century Modern Three Globe Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Three frosted white globes hang from a solid wood board. Measures: Each globe 11" H x 7" W. Clean, original, working condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Three Globe Chandelier

$2,200

Mid 20th Century Boho Bent Bamboo and Cane Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

serving as a stylish focal point in a dining area, living room, bedroom, or sunroom, this fixture embodies

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

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Boho Bent Bamboo and Cane Chandelier

$1,850

Italian Mid-Century Brass and Bohemian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

any interior with a touch of mid-century glamour. Diameter: 13.8 inches / height: 19.7 inches / total

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Brass and Bohemian Crystal Chandelier

$1,750

Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Chandelier, 1960s

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Stamford, CT

mid- century modern chandelier complimentary to many stylish interiors.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Chandelier, 1960s

$3,800

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Multicolor Chandelier

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome and multicolor metal cone form shade chandelier. Having

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Multicolor Chandelier

$3,840 Sale Price

20% Off

Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Tiered Tronchi Chandelier

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tiered round chandelier. Consisting of tronchi cylindrical glass pieces. Each

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Tiered Tronchi Chandelier

$2,250

Mid-Century Chrome 12 Arm Chandelier Light Fixture

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern twelve "candles" light fixture chandelier.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome 12 Arm Chandelier Light Fixture

$2,600

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1950 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Adjustable Height Iconic design Maximum Height 108cm Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Opaline glass, Lacquered metal, Chrome New cabling Re-polished Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1950 s

$1,527

Mid-Century Design Chandelier/Napako, 1960 s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, chrome, metal 5x 25W,E14 or E15 socket With aged patina Re-polished Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Design Chandelier/Napako, 1960 s

$769

Unusual Mid Century Trumpet Sputnilk Hanging Pendant Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Mid Century Trumpet Sputnilk Hanging Pendant Chandelier , Classic modernist / space age

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Unusual Mid Century Trumpet Sputnilk Hanging Pendant Chandelier

$1,780

Grand Mid Century Modern Five-Tier Tronchi Chandelier

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Italian Mid-Century Modern Tronchi chandelier comprising of a gold color metal frame containing

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Grand Mid Century Modern Five-Tier Tronchi Chandelier

$15,750

Arredoluce Attributed Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier Light

By Arredoluce

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Attributed to Arredoluce this five-light modernist anodized metal chandelier.

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

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Metal

Arredoluce Attributed Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier Light

$2,200 Sale Price

21% Off

Monumental Mid-Century Italian Murano Chandelier 210cm/82.7in Wide

Located in Waalwijk, NL

chandelier reflects the confidence of mid-century Murano production, serving beauty and glamour.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Monumental Mid-Century Italian Murano Chandelier 210cm/82.7in Wide

$64,000

Model "51132/5" Chandelier by Gunnel Nyman for Idman, Finland Mid-20th Century

By Gunnel Nyman, Idman

Located in Utrecht, NL

By the mid-20th century, Finland had emerged as a quiet force in modern design, defined not by

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

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Brass

Model "51132/5" Chandelier by Gunnel Nyman for Idman, Finland Mid-20th Century

$7,700

Mid Century Wood and Glass Chandelier, 1970 s

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage six-arm wooden chandelier from the 1970's. Made in former Czechoslovakia. Original wiring

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

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Wood and Glass Chandelier, 1970 s

$343

Mid-Century Rope Sphere Chandelier Adrien Audoux Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Rope Sphere Chandelier Adrien Audoux Frida Minet. Height with the attach 22.5

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Rope Sphere Chandelier Adrien Audoux Frida Minet

$2,400

Flush Mount Mid-Century Chandelier by Austrolux

By Eba Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel frame chromed with 12 glass elements fitted with four E14 sockets. Made by Austrolux Vienna in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Flush Mount Mid-Century Chandelier by Austrolux

$790 Sale Price

28% Off

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Venetian Large Venetian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Beaded Arm Large Venetian Crystal 10 Arm And One Center Candelabra

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Venetian Large Venetian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

$3,250

Mid-Century Chandelier by Lidokov, 1970 s

By Lidokov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, chrome, plastic 2x E27 or E26 socket With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier by Lidokov, 1970 s

$284

Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s

$1,705 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s

$1,705 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid Century Modern Italian Chandelier by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Chula Vista, CA

We are please to offer for your consideration a beautiful chandelier with five-light by Guglielmo

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Italian Chandelier by Guglielmo Ulrich

$7,500

Chandelier with Crystal Shades, Poland, Mid-20th Century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Mid-century chandelier made of metal rod, walnut wood base and 5 glass shades. Produced in Poland

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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chandelier with Crystal Shades, Poland, Mid-20th Century

$851 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Reggiani Trumpet Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970

By Reggiani

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian Reggiani mid-century space age chandelier from 1970s. The chandelier is created with

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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Reggiani Trumpet Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970

$1,776

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Mid-century Italian chandelier made of polished brass, wood and opaline glass, attributed to

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1970s

$2,131

French Mid-Century Frosted Glass Bowl Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) chandelier with a large round frosted glass bowl shade having a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Frosted Glass Bowl Chandelier

$6,500

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Mid-century Italian chandelier made of polished brass, white painted aluminium, wood and opaline

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1960s

$1,484

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHANDELIERS

Located in Firenze, FI

refinement. Tuscan manufacture, from the Napoleon III period, to be ascribed to around the mid-19th century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Alabaster, Bronze

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHANDELIERS

$13,264 / set

Machine Age Mid Century Brass Atomic Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An American Brass Machine Age / Mid Century chandelier. Machine age Mid Century chandelier with

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Vintage 1940s Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Machine Age Mid Century Brass Atomic Chandelier

$1,200 Sale Price

33% Off

Mid Century Hanging Cage Form Chandelier c. 1950 s

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic architectural mid century wrought iron, wood and glass pendant fixture, made in the USA

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

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Hanging Cage Form Chandelier c. 1950 s

$695

Mid-Century Modern Murano Tronchi Chandelier Camer, C1960

By Camer Glass

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous chandelier by Camera Glass, Italy c1960. Tronchi glass textured tube prisms tired to

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Murano Tronchi Chandelier Camer, C1960

$4,250

Mid-Century Modernist Etched Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey

By Kinkeldey

Located in Wien, AT

Mid-Century Modernist etched glass chandelier by Kinkeldey. Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Etched Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey

$757 Sale Price

64% Off

Italian Mid Century Wood, Brass and Opaline Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

This exquisite chandelier features a brass vertical stem and five arms, each supporting an opaline

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Wood, Brass and Opaline Chandelier

$5,488

Huge Mid-Century 72 Bulb Tubular Sculpture Chandelier

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Truly remarkable vintage chandelier from the 1960's. Requires 72 individual dimmable S11 bulbs

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

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Aluminum, Wire

Huge Mid-Century 72 Bulb Tubular Sculpture Chandelier

$7,500

Mid Century Modern Venini Murano Glass Prism Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Venini chandelier in an oval shape. 4 lights to illuminate the triangular prism. In

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Venini Murano Glass Prism Chandelier

$3,295

Pair Mid-Century Murano Chandelier Ceiling Lights

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Realized in pure Murano glass consist of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold 18 lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 126 cm, height 65 cm a...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair Mid-Century Murano Chandelier Ceiling Lights

$9,474 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Modern Sculptural 8-Light Chandelier

Located in North Miami, FL

canopy is extremely sculptural, geometric and modern for a classic mid-century light.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Modern Sculptural 8-Light Chandelier

$6,800

Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Foliate Motif Chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Gilt metal, bulb-shaped chandelier with delicate branch and leaf foliate motif.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Foliate Motif Chandelier

$1,250

Italian Mid-Century Murano White Striped Globe / Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Mid-Century handblown Murano globe/ pedant/ chandelier comprised of semi-opaque clear

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano White Striped Globe / Chandelier

$5,400

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

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Eptaclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s Chandelier or ceiling

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

$41,451

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

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Eptaclinio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Chandelier

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

$41,451

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Gold Seguso Chandelier

By Barovier Seguso Ferro

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Gold Seguso Style 8 Candelabra Light

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Gold Seguso Chandelier

$2,950

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier from Jablonec Glassworks , 1970s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Brass Chandelier from Jablonec Glassworks , 1970s, Czechoslovakia, - made of brass

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier from Jablonec Glassworks , 1970s, Czechoslovakia

$556

French Mid-Century Modernist Steel and Glass Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century Modernist (1940's) steel 9 arm chandelier with 3 discs on top and glass disc

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French Mid-Century Modernist Steel and Glass Chandelier

$16,400

Original Bakalowits Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, 1960

By Woka Lamps, Bakalowits Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

Large very modern 1960s Bakalowits chandelier with 18 flames and hand-cut crystal glass stone in

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Original Bakalowits Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, 1960

$12,435

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass Chandelier

By Sciolari Lighting, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari style brass chandelier. Great Italian Mid-Century

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass Chandelier

$3,450

Mid-Century Stilnovo metal pendant chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and elegant Stilnovo MidCentury pendant chandelier in metal, Italy, 1960s A chandelier of

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Stilnovo metal pendant chandelier, Italy, 1960s

$4,500

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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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