Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: European
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s
Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier, Carlo Scarpa, 84 Glasses Trasparent and Sm
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 84 beautiful Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are trasparent and smoked, which makes the chandel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960
This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter.
Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano chandelier by Mazzega Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a mesmerizing Murano chandelier crafted by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s, representing the epitome of mid-century modern Italian lighting. This exquisite chandelier f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Our luxury chandelier showcases thin cut Calacatta gold marble - an elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a resplendent golden hue, from which it derives its name. This combination of colors gracefully balances the pure white background, ensuring a perfectly balanced light output.
After extensive research and development, we take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
Paavo Tynell
1972
Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant for GUBI.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pendants e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,299 / item
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Minor chip to one glass fixture.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ONOS 55 M Model Adjustable Center Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 55 M Model Center Pull Pendant Lamp with Diffuser by Florian Schulz, Germany.
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality Brass Materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian Midcentury "Lsp6 Tommy" Sconces for Azucena 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of two scones wall lamps or ceiling lamps model “LSP6 Tommy” large version designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni (Milan 1913 - Milan 2016) and prod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Elegant Murano multicolored Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano multicolored "poliedri" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functional lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Panton Style "Dynamic" Lamella Ring Pendant Moon Lamp by Vest, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white hemispherical Space Age lamella pendant light from the 1960s, model "Dynamic" designed and executed by Wilhelm Vest, Austria. Similar to...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Centurty Modern Suspension Pendant Glass Brass Caccia Dominioni Italy 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Production in Italy approx. 1950. Brass pendant lamp, oval body in white satin glass. A suspension lamp attributable to L. Caccia Dominioni. Please watch the video and photos careful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Tito Agnoli for Oluce pendant light, model 4409
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tito Agnoli for Oluce pendant ceiling light.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Pressed glass, nickel plated brass.
Pendant takes 1 Edison E27 bulb.
Body of the pendant is 14 inche...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
$4,500 / item
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige white fabric pendant light, model 2560, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Several small stains on fabric; wear consistent wit...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in great vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Huge Eclectic Smoked Grey Murano Chandelier with Poliedri prisms.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Huge Bold Stunner Murano Chandelier in the style of Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms in a smoked grey tone.
Lamp structure in polished chrome.
The chandelier is compo...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo pendant lamp with wool felt shade and metal structure, italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A geometric pendant lamp with wool felt shade, metal structure, produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s
A lamp always captivates for its ability to cast light and shape atmosphere. In th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Interlocking Murano Chandelier Flush Mount Glass
Brass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 48 clear, pink and blue interlocking Murano glasses suspended individually on a golden brass frame. Multicolored glasses can be arranged individu...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glass Pendant Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s, made in Czechoslovakia.
Repolished, fully functional and original.
Shows some minor sings of use.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Bold Honey Colored Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 2 Colorful Honey - Yellow Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano lamps are composed of 48 Glass Elements ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Square Italian Mod-century Venini Chandelier 1960 Minimal Modern Design
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini Chandelier Murano glass 1960
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,992 Sale Price
65% Off
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Space Age Chrome Opaline Nine-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful chandelier was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by Fischer Leuchten. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got nine white frosted satinated glass ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Beige Losange Cocoon Pendant Light by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century losange shaped cocoon pendant with stunning beige even patina. This unique chandelier was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In amazing ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Josef Hurka, Pendant Light, Copper, Glass, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Josef Hurka
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and opaline glass pendant light designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napoko, Czech Republic, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D
Stem Length...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Very Elegant Eight-Light Italian Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid-Century design chandelier featuring a brass sphere with eight blackened arms, all of which diagonally penetrating out the middle sphere. Each arm terminates in a brass cup hold...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Dahlia fontana arte Design max ingrand 1950 Chandelier Pendant
By Max Ingrand
Located in taranto, IT
rare "dahlia" model chandelier, 1563, design max ingrand for fontana arte , 1950
composed of 16 brass arms with amber colored murano glass ends
It measures 130 cm in diameter by 55...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendants by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970, wave pattern on the underside of an 10.0" globe, chrome hardware, total drop of the pendants is customizable, wired fo...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$3,400 / set
A Space-Age TABLE LAMP by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare (silver structure) and early version of the iconic M5 table lamp, nickeled curved metal structure and 2 sculptural Perspex bended shades, by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Di...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 83 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 83 splendid glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real wo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
ASEA Attribution, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Vintage shades in fair condition consistent with age and use
We...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of shade 15 cm
Max height 100 cm
Diame...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 8.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.5"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chande...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,994 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier. 41 Gold Pulegoso elements. Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb classic reliable style was re-designed for an improved look and trouble free chandelier.
This listing is for the US wired UL components not listed. For buyers who don't ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 30 Glass Petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge and rare Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 30 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Furthermore, the glasses have two different sizes, 15 gla...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Flushmount Conical Murano White Glass and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Miami, FL
Flushmount conical Murano white glass and brass studio chandelier.
Features 151 hand blown white glasses with tiny air bubbles suspended to
151 gold chains arranged to form a perfect...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Douglas Mont Pair of
In The Air
6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' Pair of 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stillovo chandelier with 12 lights.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Opaline three layered glass.
Overall drop is adjustable.
Can be made shorter.
FREE US rewiring upon request.
NO ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage, Mid Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades.
If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living or work space then these, European works of lighting art could be ideal for you. Mind you, we have a set of four, but we have decided to offer them as singles as well.
* NOTE, three have already been sold, and this is the very last one available.
This very stylishly handcrafted fixture dates back to the 1960s and its design is truly remarkable. The shade itself is created from eight thick layers of brass and the design is very well balanced. Due to the different size of each layer, the light is able to radiate through in various directions, which creates a beautiful atmospheric effect. One that truly is a joy to look at. The design and the material used really make these lights works of art and pendant lights into one. These chandeliers are in good condition and the patina is simply wonderful. With these pendants having been rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA, they are ready to be used and enjoyed in the land of the free...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Onyx, Brass
20th Century Italian Frosted Opaline Glass Suspension Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand blown frosted opaline glass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The oval white shade of the ceiling light, lamp is supported by a sculptural polished brass frame, hanging on three long gold suspensions arms, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950, Milan, Italy.
Measures : Shade: 13.5" Height x 13" diameter
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare Colombo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan / wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features af...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan, Wicker, Paper
$2,044 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, 38 light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, 12 light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Italian Design Murano Glass Flower 4 Light Gilt Tole Pendant / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design, hand-crafted in Italy, modern art glass pendant light with glass flowers.
This incredibly well designed and beautifully executed chandelier is in mint condition. This quality made and finely hand-crafted gilt metal and mouth blown glass chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Large Gino Sarfatti 30 Armed Chrome Chandelier Model 2097 Made by Flos, 1980s
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) chandelier model 2097 with 30 arms and bulbs designed in 1958.
It's made of metal with chrome and made by Flos in the 1980s.
This chandelier, with it...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Venetian Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Carlo Nason's iconic lighting designs for Mazzega Murano during the mid-20th century. The piece features an elegant hemispherical ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Nordic minimalist chandelier with glass shades, made by Lival, Finland, 1970s
By Lival Oy
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist chandelier made from white-painted wood with brass details and five tulip-shaped shades made from opal glass. The ceiling canopy and rod are crafted from brass. Produced...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
2-Tiered Richard Essig 6-Arm Biomorphic Glass Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Richard Essig chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its design and six biomorphic glass balls. The body of the light is made of full metal, including the ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950s opaline glass ceiling lamp for ORNO
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover a rare mid-century modern ceiling lamp by the renowned designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for ORNO. This striking big lamp features a handcrafted opaline glass shades that bathe y...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Metal and Glass "Stars" Chandelier, Flush Mount by Emile Stejnar, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 'Flower Star' chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s
Large brass 'Flower Star' chandelier, made in Vienna in the 1960s. Designed by Emil St...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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