Large Midcentury Glass Ball Pendant with Chrome Hardware by Glasshütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This hanging lamp by Glasshütte Limburg has a mouth blown transparent glass globe in which the bubbles can be noticed. The inside is made of chrome and carries four bulbs. The globe...
Chrome
Peill & Putzler Pair of Biomorphic 'Futura' Clear Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful midcentury design by Peill and Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design - often referred to as "wave" - they are, in fact, from the 'Futura' rang...
Chrome, Metal
$4,556Sale Price|20% Off
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 27 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 27x E14 small bulbs...
Chrome
Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Giusto Toso for Leucos Italy 1970s
By Giusto Toso, Leucos
Located in Palermo, PA
This Murano glass ceiling light from the 1970s features a refined and playful composition with three hand-blown glass elements, mounted on a chromed base designed to sit directly aga...
Metal, Chrome
1 of the 2 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Clear Glass Light Fixtures, Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna. Manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Mura...
Metal, Brass
$395 / item
Large Pendants in Smoked Glass and Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, smoked glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s Set of blown glass pendants with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful ...
Chrome
$6,044Sale Price|20% Off
13 lights Raak Amsterdam suspension
By RAAK
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Suspension with 13 arms and cups in perfect condition. The glass is hand made with the pulegosso technique that makes the glass bubbles. There are three screws on each arms to lock...
Iron
Exceptional Set of 4 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble glasses.
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble glasses.
Metal, Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped hand blown bubble glasses. Several glasses are mounted with brass bolts on a white enameled metal frame.
Metal, Brass
Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal, 1970
By Fontana Arte, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name ...
Metal, Brass
One of the Two Exceptional Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble glasses.
Metal, Brass
$3,000 / set
Pair of amber mid century pendant lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy 1970s. The chandeliers are made of polished brass mounts and 2 hand-blown Murano glasses. The Murano glass is in a warm amber color, ...
Brass
$2,603Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
An extremely large suspension piece. This design is univerversally attributed to Barovier & Toso and is composed of a beautiful crossed tessere ambra design. The central design is s...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason LT 338 Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Hannover, DE
A very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant light by Carlo Nason, model LT338, for Mazzega. This rare pendant light features four Murano glass hemispheres of different sizes with a...
Metal
1 of 2 Peill & Putzler Large Biomorphic Hanging Pendant Lights Lamps, C. 1975
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a beautiful pair mid-century design by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of design, featuring a smoked colored (colored...
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal, 1970
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulip...
Metal, Brass
One of Three of Extra Large Biomorphic Pendant Lights for Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful mid-century design by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a clear glass globe shade w...
Chrome, Aluminum
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 12x E14 small bulbs...
Chrome
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Bollicine Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with clear Murano glass hand blown with bubbles within the glass in Bollicine technique, mounted on nickel frame with blue details / Made in Italy circa 1970’...
Nickel
Pendant Light, Orange Plexiglass Black Metal, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pendant lamp made of a perforated metal belt and orange plexiglass, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The acrylic glass has been blown through t...
Metal
One of Ten Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Ten (five pairs) large and rare J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). They are made of polished aluminum a...
Aluminum, Chrome
Monumental Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite flush mount chandelier in style of the legendary atelier of Venini in Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano ...
Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Light Chandelier, Glass Brass White Metal, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Fontana Arte, Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A flush mount light fixture model 'Tulipan' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives from the tulip...
Brass, Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1970s, One of Three
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Venini, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Three lights are availa...
Metal, Brass
Three Large Kalmar Sconces Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s. Each light is made of polished aluminum an...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Large Kalmar Sconce Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970, 1 of 3
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s. Each light is made of polished aluminum a...
Aluminum
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal 1970s
By Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Venini, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulip...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kaiser German Flush Mount Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a sophisticated pair of flush mount ceiling lights were manufactured by the renowned German firm Kaiser Leuchten (Kaiser Idell) circa 1960-1970. These large light fixtures ...
Glass
Mid-20th Century Glass "Aquarium with Jellyfish" by Elio Rafaelli
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in London, GB
Signed to base E Rafaelli ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 14 cm Width: 17 cm ...
Glass
Pair of LP253 Murano glass sconces appliques by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Padova, IT
The LP253 wall sconces (appliques) by Carlo Nason for Mazzega are a really good example of how Murano lighting evolved in the 1970s—from decorative craft into something much more arc...
Steel, Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped hand blown bubble glasses. Several glasses are mounted with brass bolts on a white enameled metal frame.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Tulipan Flush Mount Lights, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip shaped hand blown bubble glasses. Each glass is handmade and therefore a unique piece.
Brass, Metal
$2,495 / item
Kalmar Tulipan Flush Mount Light, 1960s, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip shaped hand blown bubble glasses. Each glass is handmade and therefore a unique piece.
Brass, Metal
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 'Attributed' Lamp Murano "Reticello" Filigree
By Dino Martens
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The "male" is then blown again, in order to completely adhere to the walls of the two glass cylinders and create a single cylinder in which, due to the overlapping of the "wire rods"...
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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