Spanish Mid Century Chandelier

Large Gilt Metal Light

Leonardo Marelli For Estiluz

Spanish Cane

Wicker Pendant Chandelier

Spanish Ceiling Light

Spanish Wrought Iron Pendant

Spanish Crown

Crown Chandelier

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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Gretta 1C50 Replacement Shade by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

$1,666

Gretta 1C30 1S42 Pendant by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

By Alfonso Fontal, Modiss

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

be preserved for all time. Made in Spain. It is in its original box and has never been used

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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Gretta 1C30 1S42 Pendant by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

$1,040

Gretta 2C30 Replacement Pendant by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

By Alfonso Fontal, Modiss

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

ceiling mount is not included. A great look, and your shades will be preserved for all time. Made in Spain

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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Gretta 2C30 Replacement Pendant by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

$972 / item

Gretta 1C10 Pendant by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

By Alfonso Fontal, Modiss

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

for all time. Made in Spain. We have remaining one of these in black and two in white. (See images

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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Gretta 1C10 Pendant by Alfonso Fontal for Modiss

$622 / item

Mid Century Spanish Ferro Art Att Chandelier

By Ferro Art

Located in Hastings, GB

Spanish Mid Century gilt, handcrafted metal chandelier Attributed to Ferro art, the

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Spanish Ferro Art Att Chandelier

$1,707

Vintage Mid-20th Century Spanish Brass Chandelier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely-cast brass and crystal fourteen-arm Spanish chandelier.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Mid-20th Century Spanish Brass Chandelier

$4,850

Spanish Mid-Century Brass Six Arm Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Spanish chandelier of brass having six arms that are traditional in overall form yet wonderfully

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spanish Mid-Century Brass Six Arm Chandelier

$1,600

Spanish Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze Three-Tier Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and monumental scale Spanish mid 19th century patinated bronze three tier twenty one

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze Three-Tier Chandelier

$68,500

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal 6-Light Chandelier, UL Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a lozenge shaped standard with hexagonal center, the scrolling arms issuing round bobeches, UL wired.

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal 6-Light Chandelier, UL Wired

$3,460

Mid-Century Modern Spanish Brutalist Iron Chandelier in Gold Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish Mid-Century Modern three-light iron chandelier in gold color. This modern style hanging

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Spanish Brutalist Iron Chandelier in Gold Finish

$2,100

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Metal and Glass – Spain 1950-60

Located in Girona, Girona

Sputnik chandelier in nickel-plated metal and pressed glass cups. Suspension rod decorated with cut

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Metal and Glass – Spain 1950-60

$4,145

Spanish Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spanish six light wrought iron chandelier. The fixture is newly rewired with drip wax candle covers

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Chandelier

$1,800

Spanish Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spanish six light wrought iron chandelier. The fixture is newly rewired with drip wax candle covers

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Chandelier

$1,440

Pair of Mid Century Spanish Iron and Gilt Metal Six Light Chandeliers

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Spanish chandeliers have black wrought iron frames with gilded metal leaf accents and six

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

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Spanish Iron and Gilt Metal Six Light Chandeliers

$3,695 / set

Mid Century Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1960s Spanish gilt metal sunburst or star-shaped ceiling mounted light fixture. This can also

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture

$1,595

Spanish Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Spanish six-light crystal chandelier with high quality solid cast brass frame and canopy. The

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Spanish Brass and Crystal Chandelier

$2,200

Mid-Century Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Mid-Century chandelier is made of brass ceiling base with handmade transparent crystal details

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Crystal and Brass Chandelier

$5,329

Spanish 4 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-20th century Spanish wrought iron chandelier that is newly wired. Includes chain and canopy.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish 4 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier

$1,800

Spanish Mid-20th Century Sunburst Ceiling Light in Gold and Bronze Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish mid-century sunburst shaped hanging ceiling light. This Spanish ceiling light from the

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20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish Mid-20th Century Sunburst Ceiling Light in Gold and Bronze Color

$1,370

Gold Gilt Metal Starburst Chandelier, Spain, Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Spanish gold gilt metal starburst chandelier. Newly rewired.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Gold Gilt Metal Starburst Chandelier, Spain, Midcentury

$2,950

Gold Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier, Spain, Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury Spanish gold gilt metal crown chandelier Simple leaf design Newly rewired.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Gold Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier, Spain, Midcentury

$3,600

Spanish Gilt Seed Head Chandelier, circa 1950s

Located in Hastings, GB

Spanish gilt seed head chandelier, circa 1950s A beautiful gilt chandelier with seed pods and

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Seed Head Chandelier, circa 1950s

$1,297

Large Crystal Galleon Chandelier, circa 1940, Spain

Located in Girona, Spain

Large Crystal Galleon Chandelier Two Light Sources Recently Rewired Circa 1940, Spain Good

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large Crystal Galleon Chandelier, circa 1940, Spain

$9,000

Spanish Vintage Gold-Leaf Forged Iron Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Spanish vintage chandelier in gold-leafed forged iron with eight branches, rewired for the US

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Spanish Vintage Gold-Leaf Forged Iron Chandelier

$4,900

1940 s Spanish Gold Guild Crown Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Very unique crown motif metal chandelier crown Can also be used as a flush mount Needs to be

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1940 s Spanish Gold Guild Crown Chandelier

$2,950

Spanish 1930s Round Gilt Iron and Glass Chandelier with 12 Lights

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Spanish 1930s round gilt iron chandelier with plain and colored glass. There are nine outer and

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish 1930s Round Gilt Iron and Glass Chandelier with 12 Lights

$3,747

Spanish Large-Sized, 6-Light Leafy Ring Chandelier in Gold, Wide Span

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish large-sized, six light ring chandelier from the mid-20th century This vintage chandelier

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish Large-Sized, 6-Light Leafy Ring Chandelier in Gold, Wide Span

$6,440

Spanish 1960 s Midcentury Modern Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in Buchanan, NY

This magnificent 1960s Spanish midcentury modern chandelier features seven lighted arms set among a

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish 1960 s Midcentury Modern Gilt Metal Chandelier

$2,720

1940 s Spanish Gold Guild Medal Crown Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual crown design chandelier on a thick metal chain.

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1940 s Spanish Gold Guild Medal Crown Chandelier

$2,500

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Alabaster Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970s brass and alabaster chandelier by Lightolier made in Spain. The chain height can

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Alabaster Chandelier by Lightolier

$3,400

Gold Gilt Metal Leaf Design Starburst Chandelier, Spain, Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury Spanish gold gilt metal starburst chandelier. The center dome with rivets is

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gold Gilt Metal Leaf Design Starburst Chandelier, Spain, Midcentury

$2,450

Gold Gilt Metal Starburst Chandelier, Hammered Center Dome, Spain, Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury Spanish gold gilt metal starburst chandelier. Simple leaf design surrounds the

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gold Gilt Metal Starburst Chandelier, Hammered Center Dome, Spain, Midcentury

$2,550

BD Lumica Teardrop Glass Murano Bicolore Chandelier, Spain, 1970

By BD Lumica

Located in La xara, VC

An exceptional, exclusive chandelier from the 70s. This piece was made in the 1970s in Barcelona

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

BD Lumica Teardrop Glass Murano Bicolore Chandelier, Spain, 1970

$2,478

Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Sunburst Crown Chandelier with Frosted Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Midcentury Spanish gilt metal single-light sunburst crown chandelier, with curving leaves and

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Sunburst Crown Chandelier with Frosted Glass

$1,975

Gold Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier, Acanthus Leaf Design, Spain, Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury Spanish gold gilt metal crown chandelier Acanthus leaf design Newly rewired.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gold Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier, Acanthus Leaf Design, Spain, Midcentury

$3,600

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Four-Light Chandelier with Frosted Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

This vintage Spanish gilt metal chandelier with frosted glass is decorated by a crown of leaves

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Four-Light Chandelier with Frosted Glass

$3,200

Spanish Midcentury Three-Bulb Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaf Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish vintage gilt metal three-bulb crown chandelier from the mid-20th century, with leaf

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Midcentury Three-Bulb Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaf Motifs

$3,100

Exceptional Mid-Century Teardrop Glass Chandelier by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s

By BD Lumica

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous, unique and exceptional large midcentury Spanish chandelier, crafted during the 1970s by

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Teardrop Glass Chandelier by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s

$28,595

Exceptional Mid-Century Teardrop Glass Chandelier by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s

By BD Lumica

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous, unique and exceptional large midcentury Spanish chandelier, crafted during the 1970s by

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Teardrop Glass Chandelier by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s

$26,629

MId-Century Set of Three Black Chandeliers by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s

By Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Set of Three of Black Long Chandeliers by Leonardo Marelli for

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

MId-Century Set of Three Black Chandeliers by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s

$2,658 / set

Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Chandelier with Foliage, Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish vintage gilt metal three-bulb semi-flush crown light fixture from the mid-20th century

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Chandelier with Foliage, Wired

$3,400

Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Foliage Chandelier with Single Edison Bulb, Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish gilt metal leafy chandelier from the Midcentury period, with single Edison light bulb

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Foliage Chandelier with Single Edison Bulb, Wired

$1,875

Gold Gilt Metal Starburst Chandelier, Two Rows of Leaves, Spain, Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury Spanish gold gilt metal starburst chandelier Simple leaf design with center

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gold Gilt Metal Starburst Chandelier, Two Rows of Leaves, Spain, Midcentury

$2,650

Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaf Motifs from the 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This vintage Spanish gilt metal semi-flush crown chandelier is adorned with a succession of leaf

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaf Motifs from the 1950s

$2,750

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Frosted Glass and Leaf Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish mid-20th century crown semi-flush pendant of gilt metal with frosted glass. This Spanish

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

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Frosted Glass and Leaf Motifs

$2,750

Mid-Century Gilt Metal Palm Leaf Chandelier, 1970s, Set of 2

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous set of 2 pieces 2-tier chandeliers in the shape of big palm leaf flowers, made of gilt

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gilt Metal Palm Leaf Chandelier, 1970s, Set of 2

$3,434 / set

Spanish Vintage Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Frosted Glass and Leaf Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Spanish mid-20th century gilt metal semi-flush crown chandelier is adorned in its surround by

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

Materials

Gilt Metal

Spanish Vintage Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Frosted Glass and Leaf Motifs

$1,500

Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Layered Leaves and Frosted Glass Bottom

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Spanish three-light gilt metal semi-flush crown chandelier from the mid-20th century is

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Layered Leaves and Frosted Glass Bottom

$2,750

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Tall Leaves Motifs, circa 1960

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish vintage gilt metal two-light light fixture with frosted glass from the mid-20th century

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Tall Leaves Motifs, circa 1960

$1,950

Spanish Midcentury Four-Bulb Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Chandelier with Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish vintage gilt metal four-bulb semi-flush crown light fixture from the mid-20th century

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Midcentury Four-Bulb Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Chandelier with Foliage

$3,750

Spanish Two-Light Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaves and Frosted Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Spanish mid-20th century crown semi-flush gilt metal light fixture with frosted glass features

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish Two-Light Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaves and Frosted Glass

$3,100

Spanish Vintage Gilt Metal Four-Light Crown Chandelier with Foliage, circa 1960

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Spanish semi-flush gilt metal crown light fixture from the mid-20th century with frosted

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Vintage Gilt Metal Four-Light Crown Chandelier with Foliage, circa 1960

$3,250

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan and Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp or Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

, Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm shaped bamboo lampshade structure with

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan and Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp or Chandelier, 1960s

$2,546

Mid-Century Gold Set of Three Chandeliers and Two Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1970s

By Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz, Leonardo Marelli

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

-Century Set is composed by: - Three of Gold Long Chandeliers by Estiluz. Model: T-1142. Dimension: H 155

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gold Set of Three Chandeliers and Two Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1970s

$7,064 / set

Mid-Century Gold Set of Two Chandeliers and Two Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1970s

By Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz, Leonardo Marelli

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

-Century Set is composed by: - Two of Gold Long Chandeliers by Estiluz. Model: T-1142. Dimension: H 155 cm

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gold Set of Two Chandeliers and Two Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1970s

$5,388 / set

Chandelier by Bd Lumica cristal with brass gilt gold 14 bulbs , Spain 1970s

By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo

Located in La xara, VC

An exceptional, exclusive Limited serie of BD LUMICA lamp from the 70s. This chandelier ist listed

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier by Bd Lumica cristal with brass gilt gold 14 bulbs , Spain 1970s

$6,513

Gilt Spanish Sunburst Light, 1950’S

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful gilt metal Spanish sunburst light, Spain, 1950's. Original gilt finish This is a

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

Materials

Metal

Gilt Spanish Sunburst Light, 1950’S

$1,707

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Spanish Mid Century Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Spanish mid century chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Spanish mid century chandelier — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 173 variations of the antique or vintage Spanish mid century chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Spanish mid century chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Spanish mid century chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Spanish mid century chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pepe Cortés, Miguel Milà and BD Lumica are consistently popular.

How Much is a Spanish Mid Century Chandelier?

The average selling price for a Spanish mid century chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,482, while they’re typically $332 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced.

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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