Mid Century Milk Glass Pendant

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant

Midcentury Opaline Pendant

White Milk Glass Lamp Shade

Mid Century Modern Globe Pendant

Opaline White Chandelier

Mid Century Teak Chandelier

Brass And Milk Glass Pendant Lamp

Midcentury Globe Chandelier

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass

1950 s Anzolo Fuga Style Artisan Blown Glass Pendant

$495

1950s Large Opaline Glass Chrome Pendant Lights — Czechoslovakia

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Large 1950s opaline glass pendant lighting - these elegant mid-century pendant lights began their

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Large Opaline Glass Chrome Pendant Lights — Czechoslovakia

$434 / item

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers in Frosted Glass, Black Enamel Chrome

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Mid century modern chandeliers were realized in the Czech republic circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers in Frosted Glass, Black Enamel Chrome

$4,475 / set

1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Stylish Mid-Century Modern chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It's fully restored and rewired

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Gio Ponti

$2,883

Mid Century Modern Aluminum Plastic Swag Globe Pendant Light 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century globe light pendant / swag light. Hat shaped aluminum top with dark brown plastic

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Aluminum Plastic Swag Globe Pendant Light 16"

$550

Mid-Century Modern NT28 E/00 Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s

By Philips, Louis Kalff

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. Design by Louis Kalff for Philips. Striking

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern NT28 E/00 Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s

$720 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century etched glass trade sign light. A highly unusual and quirky mid-20th century

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light

$1,770

Mid Century Stilnovo Silver and Etched Glass Chandelier made in Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Montréal, QC

body, silver plated brass fittings, etched glass globes, silver plated steel stem. Partially rewired

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel

Mid Century Stilnovo Silver and Etched Glass Chandelier made in Italy

$795

Mid Century Italian Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century brass chandelier with 5 arms and white glass shades. Striking design and it emits a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Chandelier, 1960s

$960

Glass Brass Pendant, France 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

Glass & Brass Pendant France, 1960 Opaline milk glass globe with brass frame surround. 15”dia x

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Brass Pendant, France 1960

$4,800

Nickel Pendant Fixture with Patterned Glass Shade

Located in New York, NY

Nickel pendant fixture with white and clear patterned Murano glass bell form shade.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Nickel Pendant Fixture with Patterned Glass Shade

$3,800

Venetian Blown Glass Murano Pendant Light, Circa 1970

By Seguso Vetri d Arte

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand blown Milk Glass tulip form Murano glass pendant light in the manner of Vetreria Archimede

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Venetian Blown Glass Murano Pendant Light, Circa 1970

$3,120

Modern Mid-Century Hanging Lamp Made of Glass Pinewood Raffia by Doria

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

. The lampshade is made of matt white glass, which is ribbed in the lower part, giving the glass a lot

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Raffia, Milk Glass, Pine

Modern Mid-Century Hanging Lamp Made of Glass Pinewood Raffia by Doria

$720

1950 s European Bakelite Vintage Opaline Glass Tiered Pendant Light

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

An elegant mid-century pendant light featuring a tiered white opaline glass shade suspended from

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite

1950 s European Bakelite Vintage Opaline Glass Tiered Pendant Light

$392 / item

Mid-Century Large Chandelier, 1960s Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Large Chandelier, 1960s Czechoslovakia, - made of metal and milk glass, - shows signs

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Chandelier, 1960s Czechoslovakia

$804

Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with glass and fabric shades by J. T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in München, DE

Very rare, elegant Mid Century ceiling lamp by J. T. Kalmar, Made in Austria. The frame is made

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with glass and fabric shades by J. T. Kalmar

$2,642

Mid-Century Large Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Large Chandelier, 1960s, - made of metal and glass, - shows signs of wear and age

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Chandelier, 1960s

$708

Pendants with Milky Glass Sphere

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1960s A milk glass pendant with contrasting black wiring that

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendants with Milky Glass Sphere

$575 / item

French 1950 s Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes

Located in Hanover, MA

A fairly large scale modernist iron spider chandelier from France, circa mid-1950's with unusual

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

French 1950 s Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes

$3,500

Translucent Optical Glass Pendant Lamp Lumi Italy , circa 1975

By Lumi

Located in Vienna, AT

translucent optical opal and clear glass pendant lamp glass, circa 1975 Italian pendant light

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Translucent Optical Glass Pendant Lamp Lumi Italy , circa 1975

$2,480

Mid-Century Modernist Lantern Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid Century Modern lantern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1960. It features a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Lantern Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass

$4,475

Stilnovo Black Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Vienna, AT

Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Black suspension light by the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Black Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950

$3,800

Small Reversed Tulip Mid Century Opaline Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Mid century scandinavian style milk glass pendant light with black ceiling cap. The lamp has a a

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small Reversed Tulip Mid Century Opaline Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s

$228

Mid-Century White Latticino Murano Frond Light

Located in Chicago, IL

This delicately handcrafted mid-century latticino Murano light is adorned with three beautiful

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century White Latticino Murano Frond Light

$2,900

Lamiprogetti BAJA Pendant Lamp Brass Teak Frosted Glass Italy 1980s

Located in Lisboa, PT

reinterpretation of mid-century Italian modernism, produced during a period when the company explored elegant, high

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lamiprogetti BAJA Pendant Lamp Brass Teak Frosted Glass Italy 1980s

$1,662 Sale Price

20% Off

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Coconut Leaf, Wicker and Shade Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

well. The milk-colored plastic shade inside perfectly completes this mid to late twentieth century

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Coconut Leaf, Wicker and Shade Pendant Light

$1,861

Italian Midcentury Extra Long Pendant Light in Milky White Glass, 1970s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous and long pendant light in milk white satinazed glass and brass and black metal details

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Extra Long Pendant Light in Milky White Glass, 1970s

$1,189

Stilnovo Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Vienna, AT

Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Dark green suspension light by

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950

$4,800

Mid-Century Space Age Organic Pendant, 1960s, Three Items Available

Located in Praha, CZ

The height of organic matte milk glass shade. Measures: 35cm 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring

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Vintage 1960s Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Organic Pendant, 1960s, Three Items Available

$708 / item

Wall and Ceiling light 1970s mid century

Located in Praha, CZ

Milk glass, for wall or ceiling, 22 pieces in stock, price per piece 1xE26 or E27 bulb US wiring

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Wall and Ceiling light 1970s mid century

$360 / item

Mid-Century Chandelier/Instala, 1960 s

By Instala Děčín

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, metal, plastic With aged patina 3x 60w,E27 or E26

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chandelier/Instala, 1960 s

$432

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Milk Glass,Brass The chandelier was completely disassembled

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1960 s

$552

Geometric Icosahedron Pendant Lamp Light Vitrolite Glass Globe as George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

only in abstract thought." This form is borrowed by Nelson to create this Mid-Century Modern Faceted

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Geometric Icosahedron Pendant Lamp Light Vitrolite Glass Globe as George Nelson

$2,000 Sale Price

20% Off

1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mid-century modern hanging pendant with white milk glass globe. Black metal frame with

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

Materials

Metal

1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp

$850

Mid Century Glass Brass Chandelier, Model 501-3 by Stockmann, Finland, 1940s

By Oy Stockmann AB, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Odense, DK

nature translated through modern form. Each arm supports a softly rounded milk glass shade that casts a

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Glass Brass Chandelier, Model 501-3 by Stockmann, Finland, 1940s

$4,800

Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Large glass tear-drop pendant light, Italy, probably circa 1960's Well-sized glass pendant

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy

$1,500 Sale Price

40% Off

Mid-Century Adjustable Chandelier, 1970 s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal 1x E27 or E26 socket Measures: Adjustable maximal

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Mid-Century Adjustable Chandelier, 1970 s

$420

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Chandelier by Valasske Mezirici, 1970 s

By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of milk glass, brass. 1x60W,E27 or E26 Bulb. With aged patina. Re

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Chandelier by Valasske Mezirici, 1970 s

$708

Mid-Century Arredoluce Style Brass Multi Arm Chandelier

By Arredoluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century brass chandelier with decorative features. The chandelier has 12 curved brass arms, 6

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Arredoluce Style Brass Multi Arm Chandelier

$2,250

Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps 5 Opal Glass, circa 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Vienna, AT

Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendants (5) satin glass, Italy, Mid Century. We have a set of 5

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps 5 Opal Glass, circa 1950

$1,600 / item

Large Mid-century Split Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Cylinder Chandelier Pendant

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Mid-century era split stick reed rattan hanging tower ceiling pendant

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

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-century Split Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Cylinder Chandelier Pendant

$297 Sale Price

40% Off

Uno Östen Kristiansson Pendant Lamp Oak and Glass Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1960

Located in Paris, FR

1970 Good condition, electrical functions not tested This minimal Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak

Uno Östen Kristiansson Pendant Lamp Oak and Glass Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1960

$2,522

White Enamel Vintage White Opaline Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass. White

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

White Enamel Vintage White Opaline Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights

$323 / item

Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive Venini Italian Glass Fixture in milk and chrome yellow vertical stripes. Excellent

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy

$1,350

Stilnovo Celeste Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Vienna, AT

Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Celeste green suspension light

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Stilnovo Celeste Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950

$2,800

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

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

$528

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

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Design Chandelier/Napako, 1960 s

$780

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

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier by Lidokov, 1970 s

$288

Rare Brass and Glass Pendant Model ER 106/3 by Itsu, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare brass and glass pendant ER 106/3 by Itsu, 1950s. All sold seperately. Rare model with brass

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass and Glass Pendant Model ER 106/3 by Itsu, 1950s

$3,844

French 1970s Glass and Chrome Pendant Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

1970's milk and clear glass pendant chandelier with chrome fittings and ceiling cap. Labeled, Made

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

French 1970s Glass and Chrome Pendant Chandelier

$2,950

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s, Made in Jablonec Glasswork

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s, Made in Jablonec Glasswork, - made of Brass

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s, Made in Jablonec Glasswork

$564

Early Opal Glass Satellite Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen

By Vilhelm Wohlert, Louis Poulsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wohlert in 1959 for Louis Poulsen. The translucent, opal glass allows for uniform distribution of the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Early Opal Glass Satellite Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen

$800

Stilnovo Color Glass Pendant Lamp Color Berry or Mauve, Midcentury, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Vienna, AT

Lavender or berry peri colored 17" Italian pendant light from glass, circa 1955 Stilnovo glass

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Stilnovo Color Glass Pendant Lamp Color Berry or Mauve, Midcentury, Italy

$2,800

American Mid-Century Milk Glass and Wooden Stem Floor Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century floor lamp featuring a milk glass pendant at the base with hand painted bird

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

American Mid-Century Milk Glass and Wooden Stem Floor Lamp

$2,150

Multiple Large Clear Glass White Pendant Lamps J.T. Kalmar, 1960, Restored

By J.T. Kalmar, Vistosi

Located in Vienna, AT

Multiple large clear glass white pendant lamps J.T. Kalmar, 1960 restored. Sold and priced

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Multiple Large Clear Glass White Pendant Lamps J.T. Kalmar, 1960, Restored

$578 Sale Price / item

51% Off

Mid Century Modern Stacked Six Bulb Round Chrome Base Pendant Light, 1970 s

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Funky chrome six bulb pendant light, maker unknown, 1970's 60W milk glass bulbs NOT INCLUDED

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Stacked Six Bulb Round Chrome Base Pendant Light, 1970 s

$600 / item

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, brass 5x40W,E27 or E26 socket With aged patina Re

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970 s

$432

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Mid Century Milk Glass Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century milk glass pendant for your home. Frequently made of glass, milk glass and metal, every mid century milk glass pendant was constructed with great care. Find 356 options for an antique or vintage mid century milk glass pendant now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century milk glass pendant, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century milk glass pendant made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century milk glass pendant over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, Kamenicky Senov and J.T. Kalmar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Milk Glass Pendant?

A mid century milk glass pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,496, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $24,900.

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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