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Mid-Century Kalmar Slumped Ice Glass and Brass Pendant Light
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pre-eminent Mid-Century product visionary. The company flourished, producing light fittings for
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Pendant Light Danish Modern Mid Century Rewired
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Brass Pendant Fixture or Chandelier, designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light, 1960s.
It comes with 8 x E14 Edison
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid century vintage green glass
gilt iron pendant light, USA 1960s
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century green textured glass & gilt iron pendant light, USA c1960s, with original chunky chain
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Light Fitting from Veca C1970
By VECA
Located in Trensacq, FR
Veca glass pendant light, Mid-Century Italy, C1970
Iconic Mid-century ceiling light from Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$505 Sale Price
57% Off
Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light, a truly unique masterpiece. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French One of a Kind Midcentury Four-Yokes Chandelier Pendant Light Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chandelier composed with four ox yokes
Rare pendant light with eight lamps.
Each light is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,041 Sale Price
61% Off
1960s mid century PENDANT LIGHT 5-light cascading lamp faceted glass and chrome
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s mid century 5-light pendant lamp. The shades are made of faceted crystal glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Cascade Wood
Crushed Plastic Pendant Light, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cascade chandelier or pendant lamp with six tubular shades made of crushed plastic. Good
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Bell-Shaped Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Mid-century Modern bell-shaped amber color transparent glass single light pendant lamp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar
Flower
Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason, 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 Modern Italian Colourful Cascade Pendant Light, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful coloured pendant lamp with red, green and yellow Murano glass shades. Each shade has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Copper Pendant Light by Tapio Wirkkala, c.1959
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Surrey, GB
A mid-century three tier pendant comprising Idman K2-133 copper anodised shades with a teak
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
French Mid Century Modern Opaline
Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus. Mid Century
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Antique 1870s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Materials
Crystal, Copper
mid century PENDANT LIGHT with orange ceramic shade 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s pendant light. The shade is made of orange glazed ceramic with some red and
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950
Vintage pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,331 Sale Price
20% Off
6-light mid century CHANDELIER pendant light glass aluminum and metal earyl 1960
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful mid century chandelier from the early 1960s. Frame made of anodized aluminum and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Murano Glass Hanging Light Fixture Pendant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Hand blown Italian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern light, Stunning rolled edge as well as the white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange and Brass Lantern Pendant Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-century modern orange and brass pendant light with textured glass shade, Germany, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Bell Shaped Ice Glass and Chrome Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Bell Shaped Ice Glass and Chrome Pendant Light, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Clear Glass and Brass Bulb Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A clear glass bulb like shade pendant light, good quality brass gallery.
France, c1960s.
Single
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Fixture 1960
s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century glass pendant light fixture with brass hardware.
The length with the chain measures 47
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Double Dome Chandelier or Pendant Light
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic double dome chandelier or pendant light fixture that is both elegant and industrial. The dome
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20th Century American British Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Flower Shape Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been manufactured in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Two Tone Glass and Brass Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single two tone glass and brass pendant light,
France, c1950s.
Opaline glass base, clear top
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Textured Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Scandinavian style, MidCentury hallway ceiling lamp of great shape and color.
This handcrafted mid
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
Mid Century Czech Glass Pendant Light Brass Finish 1970s Modern Rewired
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant mid-century pendant light was crafted in 1970s Czechoslovakia and features a
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Metal
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
room table light. This piece lends itself to any modern home decor as well as the Mid-Century Modern or
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass
peill
putzler mid century PENDANT LIGHT lissabon 1950s a.f. gangkofner
By Peill
Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very elegant classic hanging lamp 'Lissabon' manufactured by Peill & Putzler. Designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner in the 1950s. Large round white opaline glass shade. Model number...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Max Sauze Brass Ribbon Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Pendant
By Lightolier, Max Sauze
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Max Sauze Brass Ribbon Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Pendant.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made brushed brass
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass, Chrome
After Fontana Mid-Century Modern Italian Crystal Pendant Light, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pendant light glass chandelier with an intense smoky cut flanked by a rectangular transparent glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
Rare Dutch Mid-Century Hiemstra Pendant Light with Red Glass Ring
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Dutch Mid-Century pendant with red glass ring by famed lighting manufacturer Hiemstra Evolux
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century
Onion
Shape Blown Glass Pendant Light Fixture, 1960
s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern style garlic or onion shaped, pendant light fixture with
blown white glass shade
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Octagonal Patinated Metal and Art Glass Pendant Light, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
striking mid-century pendant light, crafted in Germany in the 1950s, features an elegant octagonal form
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Smoked Glass Pendant Light
By Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Italian smoked glass and nickel pendant light.
In the manner of Max Ingrand for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
$2,973 Sale Price
30% Off
Chrome Pendant Light by Pierre Guariche, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chromed and painted bronze pendant. Attributed to Pierre Guariche (1926-1995).
France, CIRCA
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s mid century PENDANT LIGHT 5-light cascading lamp with fat lava ceramic sha
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s mid century 5-light pendant lamp. The shades are made of ceramic with fat lava
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 Copper Pendant Light By VEB Metaldrucker Halle Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Copper Pendant Light By VEB Metaldrucker Halle Circa 1970s
- Layered copper diffusers
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Ceiling Pendant Light – Mid-Century Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Ceiling Pendant Light – Mid-Century Lamp
This charming vintage
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-century modern Murano glass pendant light by Maestri Muranesi, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant pendant light features Murano glass with a striking deep purple border along the edge
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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...
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Coconut Leaf, Wicker and Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and beautifully handcrafted, midcentury pendant.
This 1980s pendant is perfect
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Small Pendant Light of Cast Glass and Brass
Located in New York, NY
Single stem pendant light of cast glass with brass fittings attributed to Carl Fagerlund for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by La Murrina in Murano Glass
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This striking pendant light was crafted by La Murrina in Murano during the 1970s. The exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s
Pendant light with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grid-Frame Cocoon Pendant Light, Germany, 1960
s, Mid Century Modern
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
in very good condition, we suspect that this pendant light was made some time in the 1960s by the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
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 Chrome
Brass 5 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Chrome Mid-Century Modern chandelier with brass accents. This takes 5 medium base light bulbs in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$768 Sale Price
54% Off
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Midcentury Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A midcentury pendant light — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a midcentury pendant light, we have 424 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made midcentury pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gaetano Sciolari, Bent Karlby and Fontana Arte are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Pendant Light?
A midcentury pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,814, while the lowest priced sells for $183 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About Midcentury Pendant Light
- What is a mini pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
- What Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
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