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
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960
Very well preserved chandelier, handcrafted, consisting of gilded brass with crystal glass varying in size. I...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, Murano Glass, Rare Pink, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Small Murano glass ball lamp made of blown glass.
Rare in the color pink.
With new brass socket and pink textile cable.
Manufacturer: DORIA Leuchten, Germany
Diameter Glass ball...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Albini
Helg Arteluce Large Pendant Lamp Original Glass Lucite, Italy, 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1955 pendant light from Arteluce Milano designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg.
Large Midcentury original with a large dark 22.6" lucite shade and an inner opaline glass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 36 GOLD glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic chandelier with 36 clear amber glasses mixed with gold powder , golden plated metal frame. The structure was gilded in a galvanic, so the conditions are like new. The gla...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Siderale 10 lights Brass and Lattimo glass Chandelier, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I designed a new version of the Siderale chandelier with two rows of 5 shades, to fulfill the need of an designed chandelier to go over a dining table or a rectangular island.
The squared section twin stem works perfectly with the design as well as the rectangular canopy. Drop can be customized (complimentary service) to a quasi flush mount, allowing this beautiful design to fit a low ceiling room.
The chandelier hosts ten E12/E14 bulbs, with a maximum wattage of 600 watts. The shades are made of thick brass and beautifully finished by hand to resemble the texture of drum cymbals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,479 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
US Version Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E26 / Model A for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
This Lamp comes with a JBox size canopy and US wired. All electrical parts ar...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 163 Triedri Transparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 163 triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 41.35...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship
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 central part is made of metal to hold the leverage. The glass spheres have a diameter of almost 5 inches (12 cm), and the angled arms of different lengths recreate the asymmetry found in the 1950s creations by renowned designers such as Angelo Lelii and Gio Ponti. Our design plays with the arms to create a beautiful combination.
The chandelier hosts eight E12/E14 bulbs, with a maximum wattage of 480 watts. The shades are made of thick brass and beautifully finished by hand to resemble the texture of drum cymbals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Nickel, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and yellow red glass chandelier likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s.
Moderate patina on metal.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 19.0"W x 8.25"D
Stem Le...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Murano Round Blue Glass and Brass Lantern Chandelier and Pendant, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very particular, refined and elegant Murano glass lanterns, their design truly one of a kind. Unique and special colors. These are very elegant and refined objects, they can be place...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kinkeldey Glass Chandelier 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Čelinac, BA
Kinkeldey Chandelier Germany 1960s
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Elegant Italian chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Pietro Chiesa Chandelier for Fontana Arte, 1940s – Sculptural Mid-Century Elegance
An elegant and rare chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s, exemplifyi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Designer Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Designer Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970
Gorgeous original chandelier, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s.
The silver c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and cool German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
The body dimension i...
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1670s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s, this gorgeous pendent features ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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 Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura III pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
Tito Agnoli for Oluce pendant light, model 4409
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
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
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass
Perforated Painted Metal Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass
Perforated Painted Metal Pendant.
Executed in sculptural opaline glass with black painted perforated metal accent pieces and patinated brass ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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
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
Mid-Century Philips Plexiglass Globe Pendant Lights
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century plexiglass globe pendants by Philips. Great hanging together or solo, these pendants have metal reflector inside to bolster their shine. 7 available, all in original cond...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and cool German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
Body dimension is D 3...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gunilla Ljung, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Reed, Finland, 1940s
By Gunilla Jung
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome, white opaline glass and reed pendant light designed by Gunilla Ljung and produced by Orno, Finland, c. 1940s.
Loss to reed lampshade as illustrated.
Overall Dimensions (i...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock, Free Shipping
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Midcentury German Clear Bubble and Brass Pendant, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. It is made of clear bubble glass and has got a brass top. The lamp has been rewired with new gold c...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Neoclassical Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts.
The...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Floral Brass Ceiling Lamp Model ER 77/3, Itsu Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century floral ceiling lamp model ER 77/3 by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in beautiful condition with o...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ONOS 55 D Model Adjustable
Double Pull
Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 55 D Model Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality solid Brass Materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary German 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
$3,976 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Poker Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Morup, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg.
A simple design. The curves of the screen are designed soft in large radii. Striking is the p...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Sciolari 37 Cubic Chrome Chandelier, Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In very good condition.
Prime quality material, solid construction, fine assembly and craftsmanship.
Brass cubes covered by a thick chrome coat.
Bridge between the cubes are mad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 GOLD glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic chandelier with 41 clear amber glasses mixed with gold powder , golden plated metal frame. The structure was gilded in a galvanic, so the conditions are like new. The glas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, 120 cm 48 inches diameter
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Chandelier 10 Arms, Brass and Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian chandelier, Mid-Century Modern style, 10 arms, each ending with a glass shade.
Elegant ten arms chandelier made of brass, painted metal and opaline glass ball-shades. For the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique 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 6-shade version is ideal to be hung over an oval dining 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.
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
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Brass Italian Chandelier, in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the chandelier features twelve curved brass arms, each ending with an opaline globe that catch and reflect light beautifully, adding a to...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,615 / item
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
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Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 9”
Dimensions of Canopy:...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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
Murano Sputnik Green Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic green light fixture, with a striking design thanks to the unique shape of these green glass spheres and the stunning brass rods. Extremely elegant, it will furnish and de...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden pendant lamp with a counterweight by Domus, crafted in the 1960s. The lamp features a beautifully shaped wooden body that reflects classic Scandinavian design, characterized...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Textile, Teak
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
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Metal
$1,983 Sale Price
65% Off
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber
Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four amber and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel, Nickel
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
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