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Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Swedish small ceiling lights, lamps made of hand blown smoked Orrefors glass, designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in good conditi...

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

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Fagerhults, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Fagerhults, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Fagerhults, Europe, 1960s

Located in London, England

Ceiling lights by Fagerhults Ljusarmatur, 1960s.  

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lamperti Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Lamperti Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Lamperti Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s

By Lamperti

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ceiling pendant by Lamperti. Designed and made in Italy in 1950s. Glass, enameled metal, brass. Takes 3 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall drop (height...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Ceiling Light Pendant, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Ceiling Light Pendant, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Ceiling Light Pendant, France, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A stunning example of 1st class refined French style, this ceiling light pendant by Arlus (Paris), crafted in the 1950s, embodies the elegance of mid-century design.

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

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Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Ceiling Lights by Venini
Pair of Mid Century Ceiling Lights by Venini

Pair of Mid Century Ceiling Lights by Venini

By Venini

Located in Allerum, SE

Pair of 20th century Italian colored blown glass ceiling lights by VENINI. Ca 1960's Venice, Italy. Each lighting system is for 1 light bulb and the colored blown glass is secured by...

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

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Murano Glass

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Almelo, NL

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights – Set of Six Available A beautiful blend of simplicity and elegance, these 1970s Mid-Century Modern pendant li...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Finnish Ceiling Lights – Triple Pendant Set in Brass, 1960s
Mid-Century Finnish Ceiling Lights – Triple Pendant Set in Brass, 1960s

Mid-Century Finnish Ceiling Lights – Triple Pendant Set in Brass, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of three ceiling lamps/chandeliers, anonymous, Finland. 1960´s. Brass. Dimensions: H: 166 cm/ 5' 5 1/3" B: 52 cm/ 1' 8 1/2" D: 3 cm/ 1 1/5"  

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceiling Lights French Design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern Crystal
Pair of Ceiling Lights French Design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern Crystal

Pair of Ceiling Lights French Design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern Crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of ceiling lights French design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern crystal. 8 light bulbs E14 max 40 watt each.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Pair 1960s Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal 24K Ceiling Pendants by Palwa
Pair 1960s Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal 24K Ceiling Pendants by Palwa

Pair 1960s Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal 24K Ceiling Pendants by Palwa

By Palwa

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Fantastic Pair Austrian Mid Century Modern 24 Karat Plate Frame with Cut Austrian Crystal Ceiling Pendant Fixtures. These are beautiful and lthe ights shimmer.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

One of ... Mid Century Vintage Glass and Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s
One of ... Mid Century Vintage Glass and Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s

One of ... Mid Century Vintage Glass and Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, DE

One of ... gorgeous blown white matte glass, metal and brass pendant light. Italy, 1960s Body: Height 12 in, diameter 5.1 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).    

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Lights
Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Lights

Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Lights

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two Italian ceiling lights in yellow and orange plastic. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height fixture 22 cm. Total height 70 cm.

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

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s

Located in Long Island City, NY

Murano glass ceiling pendant Italy 1960s Handblown Murano glass, brass. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TA...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s

Located in Long Island City, NY

Murano glass ceiling pendant Italy 1960s Handblown Murano glass, brass. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TA...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pale Amethyst Ribbed Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pale Amethyst Ribbed Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pale Amethyst Ribbed Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

A beautiful pair of pale amethyst, ribbed glass pendant lights. Brass light fixture, rewired for American use. 4' of brass chain and ceiling canopy included.

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

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Art Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1965
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1965

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1965

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, dating to circa 1965, features sculptural frosted glass shades beautifully complemented by turned walnut accents and solid bra...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Brass and Glass Ceiling Pendant, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Brass and Glass Ceiling Pendant, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Brass and Glass Ceiling Pendant, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fontana Arte ceiling pendants model 2406, a pair Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Pendant's body is 12.5" in height Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair
Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair

Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of two pairs of Italian, Mid-Century Modern, pendant chandeliers, circa 1970s. The four vintage pendant lights are made of clear diamond pattern glass and brushed steel. The Ita...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Opalione Glass Pendant Lights Europe 1960s
Mid Century Opalione Glass Pendant Lights Europe 1960s

Mid Century Opalione Glass Pendant Lights Europe 1960s

Located in Surrey, BC

Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. and pleasing. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, with a...

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

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Metal

Pair of Cubist Blown Glass Ceiling Lights, German Mid-Century, 1960s
Pair of Cubist Blown Glass Ceiling Lights, German Mid-Century, 1960s

Pair of Cubist Blown Glass Ceiling Lights, German Mid-Century, 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Rare pair of cubist 1960s ceiling or wall lights. Each features faceted, cubist-style blown glass panels in translucent smoky-yellow tones with geometric cuts and textured surfaces. ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1 of 2 Stilnovo Style Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Lights
1 of 2 Stilnovo Style Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Lights

1 of 2 Stilnovo Style Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Lights

By Stilnovo

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool and unique pair of mid century modern 1950s pendant lamps. These lamps have cone shaped cased glass shades with etched stripes and brass accents. An inverse metal cone tops...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes

Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes

By Preciosa

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes. This set of large midcentury brass ceiling lights or flush mounts was designed by Preciosa and produ...

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

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Brass

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair
Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair

By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair Each ceiling light measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 8.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Brass Wall Lights and Pendant, 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Brass Wall Lights and Pendant, 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Brass Wall Lights and Pendant, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Materials: teak, brass, opaline glass Color: brown, gold, white Type: wall lights, pendant light Style: mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern Period: 1960s Dimensions: Pendant: He...

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

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Brass

Vintage Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Pressed Glass Pendant Lights, 11 Available
Vintage Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Pressed Glass Pendant Lights, 11 Available

Vintage Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Pressed Glass Pendant Lights, 11 Available

Located in Lisse, NL

Group of three identical and good size, globe design pendant lights. If you are looking for a group of beautiful and truly timeless pendants for a hallway, a large table or otherwis...

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

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Metal

1960s Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling Light, Metal & Acrylic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling Light, Metal & Acrylic

1960s Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling Light, Metal & Acrylic

Located in Antwerp, BE

Three large mushroom ceiling lights. Netherlands, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height 55 cm.

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

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux
Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux

Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux

By Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Rare pair of Dutch mid-century pendant lights produced by Hiemstra Evolux, Netherlands, circa 1960–1970.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Vintage Modernist Sciolari Tube Chandeliers Ceiling Lights Pendants
Italian Vintage Modernist Sciolari Tube Chandeliers Ceiling Lights Pendants

Italian Vintage Modernist Sciolari Tube Chandeliers Ceiling Lights Pendants

Located in Berlin, DE

One of ... minimalist Sciolari ceiling light pendant chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measurements: Diameter (Body): 12 in Height (Body): 9 in.       

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

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century 1960's Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-Century 1960's Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights

Pair of Mid-Century 1960's Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A pair of Mid-Century ceramic swag pendant lights, circa 1960's, done in deep mustard yellow with an earth tone dark brown sponge and drip accent. The lamps are open on the bottom an...

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

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Czech Milk Glass / Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Mid-Century Czech Milk Glass / Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Mid-Century Czech Milk Glass / Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These milk glass globe pendant lights were reclaimed from former municipal buildings in Prague and retain their original handblown opaline glass globes, paired with contrasting dark ...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Mid-century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen
Mid-century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen

Mid-century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by wire to a focused light socket. Altogether this light fixture is 36" tall perfect ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamps, Minimalist Style
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamps, Minimalist Style

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamps, Minimalist Style

Located in Hamburg, DE

Minimalist ceiling lights in tube form. A simple and functional design. The luminaire body consists of a simple metal tube that is open below. Inside there is a normal E27 version. ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Brass Finish, Mid-Century Style
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Brass Finish, Mid-Century Style

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Brass Finish, Mid-Century Style

Located in Long Island City, NY

Murano glass ceiling pendants. Made for us exclusively in Italy Hand blown glass, custom finished metal Available in brass or patinated brass Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustab...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant, Hand-Blown Brass, Mid-Century Style
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant, Hand-Blown Brass, Mid-Century Style

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant, Hand-Blown Brass, Mid-Century Style

Located in Long Island City, NY

Murano glass ceiling pendants. Made for us exclusively in Italy. Hand blown glass, patinated brass. Italy 2021. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. Ceiling rod can be shorter...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Danish Midcentury Modern Ceiling Lights, Art Glass & Chrome, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Modern Ceiling Lights, Art Glass & Chrome, 1960s

Danish Midcentury Modern Ceiling Lights, Art Glass & Chrome, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of two Scandinavian midcentury modern ceiling lights. Square shaped solid clear art glass with circular indentations mounted on cylinder chrome metal mount. Beautiful vintage con...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Small Ribbed Milk Glass Pendant Lights, Czechoslovakia, Mid-20th Century
Small Ribbed Milk Glass Pendant Lights, Czechoslovakia, Mid-20th Century

Small Ribbed Milk Glass Pendant Lights, Czechoslovakia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Salvaged from former school buildings in Czechoslovakia and dating from the mid to late 20th century, these small ribbed milk glass pendant lights are understated examples of Eastern...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s

Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s

By Falkenbergs Belysning, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp or ceiling light.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Style Ceiling light Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Italy 1960s
Stilnovo Style Ceiling light Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Italy 1960s

Stilnovo Style Ceiling light Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Italy 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Paris, IDF

In the style of Stilnovo, ceiling light made around 1950s-1960s in Italy. Teak, brass and black lacquered metal. Four shades of opal glass. Width 48, depth 32, height 40 cm. Elegan...

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

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Brass

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

1970s ceiling lights in brass and Murano glass "Pelugoso". Pulegoso glass is full of bubbles obtained by introducing a substance capable of producing the development of gas bubbles i...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant MidCentury Ceiling Pendant with Two Opaline Lights, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Elegant MidCentury Ceiling Pendant with Two Opaline Lights, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Elegant MidCentury Ceiling Pendant with Two Opaline Lights, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful, elegant ceiling pendant with two lights. Produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The light has a wooden base on which two lights are hanging on a different lenght. The lenght...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Oak

Mid Century Retro Chrome Ceiling Lamp
Mid Century Retro Chrome Ceiling Lamp

Mid Century Retro Chrome Ceiling Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Mid Century Retro Chrome Ceiling Lamp - with reeded conical smoked glass shades on a spherical interlocked globe frame - 21"diam x 24"h plus chain - all lights and lamps have been r...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Extremely Rare & Large Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Pendant Light Germany 1950s
Extremely Rare & Large Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Pendant Light Germany 1950s

Extremely Rare & Large Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Pendant Light Germany 1950s

By Hillebrand, Bünte und Remmler, ERCO Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed ceiling lamp or pendant light.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall/Ceiling Lamp by Veca & Fontana Arte, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Wall/Ceiling Lamp by Veca & Fontana Arte, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Wall/Ceiling Lamp by Veca & Fontana Arte, Italy

By Fontana Arte, VECA

Located in Palermo, IT

This stunning pair of mid-century modern flush mounts was manufactured in Italy by Veca during the 1970s. Heavily influenced by the refined aesthetic of Fontana Arte, these ceiling l...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s

Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s

By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy, 1960. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 15" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 6 Available
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 15" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 6 Available

Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 15" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 6 Available

By Kurt Versen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Altogether this light fixture is 36" tall, perfect for large vaulted ceilings. These pendant ceiling lights are usually called UFOs or “Saturn” lights, due to the Saturn-like rings ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Aluminum 19" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 16 Available
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Aluminum 19" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 16 Available

Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Aluminum 19" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 16 Available

By Kurt Versen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Altogether, this light fixture is 36" tall, perfect for large vaulted ceilings. These pendant ceiling lights are usually called UFOs or “Saturn” lights, due to the Saturn-like rings...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1960s Resin and Brass Pendant Ceiling Lights, Set of 4
1960s Resin and Brass Pendant Ceiling Lights, Set of 4

1960s Resin and Brass Pendant Ceiling Lights, Set of 4

By Arlus

Located in London, GB

1960s, set of 4 opalescent resin and polished brass chandeliers or pendant lamps Attributed to Maison Arlus France.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The best thing about hanging ceiling lights - besides their stylish look - is that they are the best option to make interiors appear more spacious. They can be used them to concentra...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lights by Guglielmo Ulrich
Ceiling Lights by Guglielmo Ulrich

Ceiling Lights by Guglielmo Ulrich

$9,600Sale Price / item|20% Off

Ceiling Lights by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceiling Light by Guglielmo Ulrich. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. Beautiful cross-hatched brass stems, making up a slim planed chandelier. Each chandelier holds...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp

By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ceiling lamp model 'Three rotating arms ceiling lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1958. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and f...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern German Industrial Ceiling Lamps Hillebrand Leuchten
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern German Industrial Ceiling Lamps Hillebrand Leuchten

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern German Industrial Ceiling Lamps Hillebrand Leuchten

By Hillebrand

Located in Hamburg, DE

Minimalist ceiling lights by Hillebrand, said to originate from an old signal tower. A thoroughly functional design of timeless elegance. A drum-shaped lamp head is suspended in a m...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes. This set of large midcentury brass ceiling lights or flush mounts was designed by Preciosa and produ...

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

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Brass

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Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lights with Patinated Brass 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lights with Patinated Brass 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lights with Patinated Brass 1950s

Located in Munster, DE

Two ceiling lights from the 1950s. Perforated shades create light patterns on the walls, the brass has a wonderful patina.

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

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Aluminum, Brass

1930s Vintage Mid Century Chandelier 7 Bulbs Ceiling Lights
1930s Vintage Mid Century Chandelier 7 Bulbs Ceiling Lights

1930s Vintage Mid Century Chandelier 7 Bulbs Ceiling Lights

Located in Prescott, US

Wonderful chandelier showing the Mid Century style which was already a design direction in the 1930s. Restored to its original colors of antique golden and polished aluminum along wi...

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

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Aluminum

Sciolari Pair Of Small Ceiling Pendant Lights
Sciolari Pair Of Small Ceiling Pendant Lights

Sciolari Pair Of Small Ceiling Pendant Lights

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Stamford, CT

Lovely pair of pendants which are beautiful when lit. Small size. Can be hung at different heights for a great look. Perfect for an entryway or hall. Rewired.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Pair Or Brutalist Architectural 1960s Mid Century Light Shades Ceiling Lights
Pair Or Brutalist Architectural 1960s Mid Century Light Shades Ceiling Lights

Pair Or Brutalist Architectural 1960s Mid Century Light Shades Ceiling Lights

By Max Sauze

Located in London, GB

Powder-coated grey on the outside and white on the inside, they can be hung on a modern ceiling pendant and look equally striking whether lit or unlit.

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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Pendants Lights,  Fog Morup, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Pendants Lights,  Fog Morup, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Pendants Lights, Fog Morup, 1970s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Bremen, DE

Set of 7 vintage midcentury Danish modern pendant lights by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1970s. Gold anodized aluminum tubes of two different lengths, 4 short (6.75 in / 17 cm without bulbs...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Lightolier Pendant Lights
Lightolier Pendant Lights

Lightolier Pendant Lights

Unavailable

H 33 in Dm 9.5 in

Lightolier Pendant Lights

By Lightolier

Located in Belle Mead, NJ

Lightolier pendant lamps executed in pulegoso glass. Signed twice with manufacturer's sticker to chrome hardware and canopy of each fixture. Please note that due to the handmade natu...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Beautiful Pair of Ceiling Lights, circa 1960
Beautiful Pair of Ceiling Lights, circa 1960

Beautiful Pair of Ceiling Lights, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 7.09 in Dm 10.63 in

Beautiful Pair of Ceiling Lights, circa 1960

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful pair of ceiling lights, circa 1960, translucent and white glass. (Can be used as sconces).

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights
Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights

Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights

Unavailable

H 8.47 in W 8.47 in D 9.85 in

Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights

Located in London, GB

Great set of cube ceiling lights featuring opaline shades and nickel galleries. They were made in England in the 1930s and weigh about 3kg each. Price shown is per light, can be ...

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Copper Ceiling Lights with Colored Glass (1960s)
Pair of Copper Ceiling Lights with Colored Glass (1960s)

Pair of Copper Ceiling Lights with Colored Glass (1960s)

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Pair of decorative copper ceiling lights from the 1960s, featuring hand-blown colored glass inserts. Often attributed to Nanny Still, though not by her hand, these pieces embody the ...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lights from 1950s
Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lights from 1950s

Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lights from 1950s

Unavailable

H 40.56 in Dm 15.75 in

Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lights from 1950s

Located in London, GB

Pair of Murano glass lights with three suspended globes. Patinated brass and black painted fittings. Italian late 1950s.    

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Three Hanging 1950s Italian Glass Ceiling Lights
Set of Three Hanging 1950s Italian Glass Ceiling Lights

Set of Three Hanging 1950s Italian Glass Ceiling Lights

Located in Brussel, BE

A set of three Murano glass ceiling lights, circa 1950s, In three different colours; red, yellow and orange. Mounted in a metal frame. Dimensions of the glass is 47 cm high and 9.5 c...

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

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Blown Glass

All Crystal Glass Bed Bath Ceiling Fixture Vintage Lights
All Crystal Glass Bed Bath Ceiling Fixture Vintage Lights

All Crystal Glass Bed Bath Ceiling Fixture Vintage Lights

Located in Prescott, US

Vintage 1930s crystal glass bedroom, hallway, or bathroom ceiling light fixture. With both the ceiling canopy as well as the shade all glass, you get a beautiful sparkling array of l...

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

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Crystal

Copper and Bohemian Glass Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970
Copper and Bohemian Glass Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970

Copper and Bohemian Glass Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful lights combining copper and strong, beautiful glass. These lights were created in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia. The copper ring holds one Bohemian glass panel. The light is ...

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

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Copper

Pair of gilt metal pendant lights
Pair of gilt metal pendant lights

Pair of gilt metal pendant lights

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 5.52 in

Pair of gilt metal pendant lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of gilded metal with decorative pierced detail ceiling light/pendants. Danish, circa 1960s Very elegant, these lights diffuse a subtle light.

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

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Metal

Set of Three 1960s Layered Murano Glass Ceiling Lights
Set of Three 1960s Layered Murano Glass Ceiling Lights

Set of Three 1960s Layered Murano Glass Ceiling Lights

Located in Brussel, BE

A set of three beautifully shaped Murano glass ceiling lights. Three different colours; green, orange and red, circa 1960s. The dimensions of the individual light is 74 cm in height ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Set of Three Milk Glass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1950
Set of Three Milk Glass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1950

Set of Three Milk Glass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Set of Three Milk Glass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Set of three square shaped milk glass ceiling lights with black painted iron ceiling mounts in the style of Stilnovo. Italy, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Trombone Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Trombone Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1960s

Pair of Trombone Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1960s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

A pair of Jo Hammerborg Trombone pendants in brass with orange interior. Designed in 1968 and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Patina as expected.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Conical Brass and Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Conical Brass and Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Conical Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Fulton, CA

Classic Danish Modern design ceiling fixture. Conical brass down lights with classic pierce cut detail. Satin glass opaque up light shades. Beautiful polished brass finish with a wal...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Pendant lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Pendant lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exquisite and rare pare of ceiling pendant lights by one of Fontana Arte’s most creative artistic directors, Max Ingrand. The ‘Gemme di Cristallo’ ceiling light was designed in th...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Pair of Archimede Seguso Murano Caged Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Archimede Seguso Murano Caged Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Archimede Seguso Murano Caged Glass Pendant Lights

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Toorak, VIC

Pair of Archimede Segusomurano caged glass pendant lights. The most beautiful pair of large hand blown murano caged glass pendant lights, by the master Venetian Glass Blower Archime...

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

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Metal, Metallic Thread

1960's Red Mid Century Ceiling Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
1960's Red Mid Century Ceiling Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako

1960's Red Mid Century Ceiling Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in Brno, CZ

This is an original 1960’s piece designed by Josef Hurka and is labelled Model No. 1117/3. It was produced by Napako Company in Czechoslovakia. This light is fixed to the ceiling wi...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Italian Modern 14 Lights Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Italian Modern 14 Lights Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Italian Modern 14 Lights Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Unavailable

H 43.31 in Dm 35.44 in

Italian Modern 14 Lights Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Lampadario di manifattura italiana prodotto negli anni ’50. Rosone in ottone e metallo verniciato bianco. Stelo e bracci in ottone. Diffusori in metallo verniciato bianco ed otton...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline & Chrome Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light
1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline & Chrome Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light

1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline & Chrome Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

The lamp features a beautiful opaline glass shade that provides a soft, warm glow when illuminated, making it an ideal choice for creating a gentle ambiance in any room. The shade is...

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

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Metal, Chrome, Wire

Pair of two cherry red glass Peill & Putzler pendant lights, 1960
Pair of two cherry red glass Peill & Putzler pendant lights, 1960

Pair of two cherry red glass Peill & Putzler pendant lights, 1960

By Peill & Putzler

Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB

Set of two cherry colored pendant lights by Peill and Putzler from the 1970's. Provides a beautiful cherry-like light through the glass. DIMENSIONS Height: 22cm Diameter: 23cm Cord ...

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

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Glass

Glass pendant lights by Aloys Gangkofner IBIZA for Peill & Putzler 1960
Glass pendant lights by Aloys Gangkofner IBIZA for Peill & Putzler 1960

Glass pendant lights by Aloys Gangkofner IBIZA for Peill & Putzler 1960

By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner

Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB

Milky white glass pendant lights designed by Aloys Gangkofner for the high-quality glass factory Peill and Putzler from the 1960s. This model is called Ibiza. Has a very interesting...

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

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Glass

Set of 4 XXL Peil Putzler Glass Pendant Lights,  1960s
Set of 4 XXL Peil Putzler Glass Pendant Lights,  1960s

Set of 4 XXL Peil Putzler Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner

Located in Bremen, DE

Set of four very large glass pendant by Peil & Putzler, 1960s This is the model Barletta (from the Italian city of the same name), inspired by Italian Murano Glass designs, featuring...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Pantre Pendant Pair by Bent Karlby, Lyfa, 1970, Extremely Rare Hanging Lights
Pantre Pendant Pair by Bent Karlby, Lyfa, 1970, Extremely Rare Hanging Lights

Pantre Pendant Pair by Bent Karlby, Lyfa, 1970, Extremely Rare Hanging Lights

By Lyfa, Bent Karlby

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

EXTREMELY RARE Scandinavian Modern aluminum and red ceiling lights in very good, near excellent vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Sorenthia Quad, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio DUNN
Sorenthia Quad, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio DUNN

Sorenthia Quad, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio DUNN

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

Four Sorenthia Lights create dramatic angles on a handcrafted rectangular ceiling canopy. This midcentury-inspired, statement chandelier features exposed bulbs, bold lines, and drama...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Sorenthia Double, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio DUNN
Sorenthia Double, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio DUNN

Sorenthia Double, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio DUNN

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

Two Sorenthia Lights create dramatic angles on a handcrafted rectangular ceiling canopy. This midcentury-inspired, statement chandelier features exposed bulbs, bold lines, and dramat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Set of 3 Droplet Pendant Lights by Werner Schou for Coronell Electrical Denmark
Set of 3 Droplet Pendant Lights by Werner Schou for Coronell Electrical Denmark

Set of 3 Droplet Pendant Lights by Werner Schou for Coronell Electrical Denmark

By Coronell Elektro, Werner Schou

Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB

Set of three beautiful droplet shaped pendant lights by Werner Schou for Coronell Electrical Denmark produced around 1960 - 1970. Made from copper, black metal slats and rectangu...

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

Materials

Metal, Copper

Italian four Globes Ceiling Light
Italian four Globes Ceiling Light

Italian four Globes Ceiling Light

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in

Italian four Globes Ceiling Light

By Stilnovo

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful ceiling lights in the style of Stilnovo.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceiling light in metal and cut glass
Ceiling light in metal and cut glass

Ceiling light in metal and cut glass

Unavailable

H 3.94 in Dm 11.82 in

Ceiling light in metal and cut glass

Located in Nivelles, BE

Ceiling light in metal and cut glass, typical of the 50's, inspired by the bronze ceiling lights of the late 19th century.

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

Materials

Iron

Large "Tornado" Ceiling Light by Elio Martinelli
Large "Tornado" Ceiling Light by Elio Martinelli

Large "Tornado" Ceiling Light by Elio Martinelli

Unavailable

H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in

Large "Tornado" Ceiling Light by Elio Martinelli

By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce

Located in London, GB

A large model 1770 "Tornado" ceiling light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Italian designer Elio Martinelli created exceptional lamps such as the Cobra and Serpe...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Fibonacci Ceiling Lamp by Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Morup, Denmark, 1960s
Fibonacci Ceiling Lamp by Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Morup, Denmark, 1960s

Fibonacci Ceiling Lamp by Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Morup, Denmark, 1960s

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

The Fibonacci pendant lamp, designed in the early 1960s by the Danish architect Sophus Frandsen, has become a timeless classic of the legendary Danish lighting company Fog & Mørup. T...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ceiling light, chandelier, Murano glass, 1970s.
Ceiling light, chandelier, Murano glass, 1970s.

Ceiling light, chandelier, Murano glass, 1970s.

Unavailable

H 39.38 in Dm 17.72 in

Ceiling light, chandelier, Murano glass, 1970s.

Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England

Stunning ceiling chandelier in a transparent purple/pink tint Murano glass attached to a chromed metal plate. The carved pieces of glass are shaped like ice spikes. ‘Excalibur’ serie...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen

Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Artist Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark – 1967 Hillerød, Denmark) was a famous Danish architect, designer, author and critic. Poul Hnningsen is considered one of the leading fig...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

5 Lights Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
5 Lights Chrome Chandelier, 1970s

5 Lights Chrome Chandelier, 1970s

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

5 Lights Chrome Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made chandelier produced in the 1970s. Ceiling rose, arms and diffusers in chromed metal. Good general condition, ruined chrome in some places. Dimensions: Length 70 cm,...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

VEB Metalldrucker Halle - Metal Ceiling Lamp - 1970 -
VEB Metalldrucker Halle - Metal Ceiling Lamp - 1970 -

VEB Metalldrucker Halle - Metal Ceiling Lamp - 1970 -

Located in Budapest, HU

Metal ceiling lamp made in the 1960s and 70s with a turquoise 2-meter textile cord, which can be customized according to your needs. 3 lamps were exhibited together and all get turqu...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Light in Chrome and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Ceiling Light in Chrome and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Ceiling Light in Chrome and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Ceiling Light in Chrome and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful ceiling light from Czechoslovakia in midcentury era. Made of metal chrome construction with three lights finished with glass shields. Very good condition with some wear vis...

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

Materials

Chrome

Saturn Flair Edition Brass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 2018
Saturn Flair Edition Brass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 2018

Saturn Flair Edition Brass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 2018

By Flair Florence

Located in Firenze, IT

"Saturn" Flair Edition ceiling lamp composed by nine concentric circles in natural brass, five lights, Italy, 2018.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century 5 Light Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Mid Century 5 Light Chandelier in Brass and Glass

Mid Century 5 Light Chandelier in Brass and Glass

Unavailable

H 29.93 in Dm 28.35 in

Mid Century 5 Light Chandelier in Brass and Glass

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Mid Century five-light chandelier in brass and glass, comes from Germany. Elegant chandelier, not to large with an atmospheric light. Measurements: from ceiling till drop: about 29,...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chromed Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chromed Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chromed Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 59.06 in D 7.09 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chromed Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard

Located in Madrid, ES

Ovalux ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, produced in Sweden in 1970s. Made in stainless steel and chromed aluminum, two fluorescent lights. Marked and labele...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

VEB Metalldrucker Halle - Black Metal Ceiling Lamp - 1970 -
VEB Metalldrucker Halle - Black Metal Ceiling Lamp - 1970 -

VEB Metalldrucker Halle - Black Metal Ceiling Lamp - 1970 -

Located in Budapest, HU

Black and silver Metal ceiling lamp made in the 1960s and 70s. This type is also exhibited in GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts in Leipzig. It has surface scratches due to its age, whi...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Green Industrial Pendants
Green Industrial Pendants

Green Industrial Pendants

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Green Industrial Pendants

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Green and white enamel factory pendant lights with cast iron galleries, English, 1940s. Supplied with suspension chain and ceiling hook.

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

Opaline Globe Pendants
Opaline Globe Pendants

Opaline Globe Pendants

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Opaline Globe Pendants

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Globe opaline glass pendant lights on short chrome stems (ceiling mounted), English, 1950s. Rewired and pat tested. Measures: H 38 (incl. stem), W 30, D 30 CM.

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

Six-Lights Chandelier attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy
Six-Lights Chandelier attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy

Six-Lights Chandelier attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Elegant 6-lights chandelier attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy. Period 1940-1949. Rewired but in an original condition with a beautiful patina. Brass, partially pain...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1970s German Kaiser Style Square Ribbed Clear Glass & Chrome Ceiling Light
1970s German Kaiser Style Square Ribbed Clear Glass & Chrome Ceiling Light

1970s German Kaiser Style Square Ribbed Clear Glass & Chrome Ceiling Light

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in London, England

A very well made, minimalist and sleek 1970s German square glass and brushed chrome ceiling hanging light. In the style of Kaiser Leuchten. After a lot of research I haven't been ab...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Chrome & Abstract Glass Hanging Lights 3 Available
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Chrome & Abstract Glass Hanging Lights 3 Available

1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Chrome & Abstract Glass Hanging Lights 3 Available

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in London, England

Manufactured in Germany by Kaiser Leuchten. This authentic mid century modern lighting fixture exemplifies the era's futuristic design aesthetic through its clean lines and high-qua...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ceiling Light in Ceramic and Brass, Italy, circa 1950
Ceiling Light in Ceramic and Brass, Italy, circa 1950

Ceiling Light in Ceramic and Brass, Italy, circa 1950

By Marcello Cuneo

Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

Although this lovely lamp is from the 1950s, its forward-thinking design reminds us of the spherical Lucite and acrylic lights we began to see in the sixties and into the seventies. ...

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

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux Largest Model
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux Largest Model

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux Largest Model

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 71.66 in D 7.09 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Tube Light Ovalux Largest Model

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard

Located in Madrid, ES

Ovalux ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, produced in Sweden in 1970s. Made in stainless steel and white lacquered aluminum, two fluorescent lights. Marked an...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Sciolari Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Series "Cubic ", Signed, 1960-1970
Sciolari Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Series "Cubic ", Signed, 1960-1970

Sciolari Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Series "Cubic ", Signed, 1960-1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Large hanging nine bulbs chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari Cubic series. The chandelier has a geometric chrome-finished steel body and frosted acrylic shades. The quality chrom...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton, Ceiling Light Set of Flowerpots, by Louis Poulson, 1968
Verner Panton, Ceiling Light Set of Flowerpots, by Louis Poulson, 1968

Verner Panton, Ceiling Light Set of Flowerpots, by Louis Poulson, 1968

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Amstelveen, NL

This ceiling light designed by Verner Panton and executed by Louis Poulson is shaped like a set of flowerpots. The light is focused downwards but also lights also the whole space. Ea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Design Ceiling Lamp Hanging Light from Tapio Wirkkala
Midcentury Design Ceiling Lamp Hanging Light from Tapio Wirkkala

Midcentury Design Ceiling Lamp Hanging Light from Tapio Wirkkala

By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian chandelier designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by the Finnish manufacturer Idman during the 1950s. The light features a wood ceiling mount, a black lacquered metal...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid Century Style Chandelier with Multicolored Shades on Three Arms
Italian Mid Century Style Chandelier with Multicolored Shades on Three Arms

Italian Mid Century Style Chandelier with Multicolored Shades on Three Arms

By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Three Arms adjustable Italian Ceiling Lamp Chandelier, inspired by the famous Italian Mid Century Lighting from the 1960s, this Italian chandelier has its own unique design and featu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Italian Eight Arms Mid-Century Style Brass Chandelier Made in Italy
Italian Eight Arms Mid-Century Style Brass Chandelier Made in Italy

Italian Eight Arms Mid-Century Style Brass Chandelier Made in Italy

By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Italian 8 arms brass chandelier features 8 directional cones with double lighting, for a total of 16 lights. Black painted shades with black interiors. The structure is natural paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

16 Lights Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1950s
16 Lights Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1950s

16 Lights Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1950s

Unavailable

H 35.44 in Dm 33.47 in

16 Lights Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made chandelier produced in the 1950s. Ceiling rose, stem, central body and arms in brass with white painted metal elements. Floral style diffusers in white painted metal a...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Eight Arms Mid Century Style Brass Chandelier Made in Italy
Italian Eight Arms Mid Century Style Brass Chandelier Made in Italy

Italian Eight Arms Mid Century Style Brass Chandelier Made in Italy

By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce

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Mid Century Modern Pendant Ceiling Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century modern pendant ceiling lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century modern pendant ceiling lights — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 108 antique and vintage mid century modern pendant ceiling lights at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern pendant ceiling lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern pendant ceiling lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern mid century modern pendant ceiling lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid century modern pendant ceiling lights over the years, but those made by Carlo Nason, Fog & Mørup and Peill & Putzler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Pendant Ceiling Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,634, while they’re typically $359 on the low end and $60,000 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

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.