Lovely Geometric Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable. Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Set of a Hanging Lamp and a Wall Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in metal. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and the wall lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both...
Metal
Substantial Paul Mayen Style Cubic Cast Aluminum Eight Bulb Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By Paul Mayen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Extra Large Machinist, geometric Cast Aluminum Hanging Pendant, in the manner of Paul Mayen. Featuring four heavy rectangular Cast Aluminum geometric cubes with four interior uplight...
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Teak and Sisal Cord Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large sisal and teak pendants by Temde, 1960s-1970s. We actually have two pieces of this model in stock. The other one is listed under the same name and has a slightly lighter sisal ...
Rope, Teak
Red Sun Ball Hanging Lamp Made of Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Bring the fireball into your home, bring a lamp into your home that shines like a sun on the horizon of the sea, in a strong sun red that will envelop your home in a beautiful light....
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Hanging Lamp in Glass & Brass by BUR, Bünte & Remmler
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury modern German pendant ceiling light composed of pressed glass featuring a solid brass outer-shade with quadratic perforations. It was made at Bünte & Remmler - BuR Leutsch...
Brass
Cylindrical Scandinavian Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp can be adjusted up from 70 to 120cm height. Executed in opaline glas, brass and teak wood. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired...
Brass
Danish Scandinavian artichoke "Barcelona" hanging pendant lamp by Bent Karlby, 1
By Bent Karlby
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely space age hanging pendant by Bent Karlby, model Barcelona Denmark 1960s. This lamp is in great vintage condition with only minimal wear and no real flaws to mention. The heigh...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably in Scandinavia in 1960s. Executed in copper sheet, the pendant lamp ne...
Copper
Hanging lamp in Frosted Ice Glass by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Delft, NL
Hanging lamp in frosted ice glass by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s.
Metal
Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Model: Taraxacum. Maximum height with cable: 190 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp...
Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The hanging lamp model "KD 6” was designed by the brothers Castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by the famous Italian company Kartell. KD 6 lamp is realized in opaline...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Teak and Sisal Cord Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large sisal and teak pendants by Temde, 1960s-1970s. We actually have two pieces of this model in stock. The other one is listed under the same name and has a slightly darker and den...
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Friedel Wauer and manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s. Executed in s...
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s. Executed in enameled aluminum and metal, th...
Aluminum, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Lovely & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in rattan and fabric, the pendant lamp comes with 1 ...
Rattan, Fabric
Hans Agne Jakobsson Off-White Hanging Lamp, Amber Glass Shades, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Sweden Off White "Hurricane" Hanging Lamp with twelve Amber Glass shades, 1960's.
Metal
Lovely Petit Space Age Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Petit Space Age Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome, 1960s Germany Executed in opaline glas and Chrome. The lamp can be adjusted from 45cm to a height of 65cm. The lamp nee...
Chrome
$1,857Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Decorative Teck and Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century decorative hanging lamp, circa 1960, Italy. Teak, opaline glass and brass details.
Brass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp LS 134 Medusa model in Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason. height with cable: 95 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Hanging Lamp by Philips 1960s, Netherland
By Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage pendant or hanging lamp by Philips Netherlands, which was designed in the 1960s. The good looking aluminum lamp shade shows a golden eloxated surface, whil...
Aluminum
Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Model: Taraxacum Maximum height with cable: 100 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp....
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5116)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5116) This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at the Czechosl...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5106)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at the Czechoslovakia ...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5115)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5115) This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at the Czechosl...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5100)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at the Czechoslovakia ...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 " Umbrella"
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 " Umbrella" This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at the Cze...
Metal
Fog & Mørup Danish Modernist Hanging Lamp in Opaline Glass & Grey Metal
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare lamp in the shape of this vintage 1960s pendant light by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. It's a variation of Jo Hammerborgs Metro pendant (same petrol-grey shade) and it features a main...
Metal
Amazing Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Flos
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Ball'. Designed probably by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed lat...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Rare, highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big Ball'. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sp...
Metal
Very Elegant & Delicate Hanging Lamp with Smoked Glass Panes, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The frame of the lamp is in gold-colored brushed aluminum. The smoked glass panes literally float in the air. Very elegant and beautiful. A minichip is on a disc on the edge ...
Metal, Aluminum
Elegant Mid Century Modern Teak Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Scandinavia 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern teak wood pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Scandinavia, 1960s. Executed in teak wood, the lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 ...
Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in 1960s in Scandinavia. Executed in copper and acrylic, the lamp needs 1 x E2...
Copper
Artichoke Hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, 1st edition
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
First edition of the Artichoke copper pendant light designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Stamped “Louis Poulsen.” Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR REC...
Metal, Copper
Lovely Midcentury Modern Bi-Color Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern bi-color metal pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s. Executed in white, yellow, black...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Tulip Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Lovely & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern rattan tulip pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s. 12 identical lamps are available. Price per pi...
Rattan, Wood
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably in Scandinavia in 1960s. Executed in perfo...
Copper
Lovely 50s Mouth-Blown Glass Hanging Lamp with Brass, Germany Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 50s Mouth-Blown Glass Hanging Lamp with Brass, Germany Mid-Century Modern The lamp can be adjusted from 50cm to a height of 70cm. The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw f...
Metal, Brass
Blue Juno Hanging Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Blue (slight purple tone) flying saucer pendant light called 'Juno' and designed by Jo Hammerborg for his Rainbow Line in 1969. Manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup. Measurements: ...
Steel
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Sweden 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern aluminum pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably in Sweden, 1960s. Executed in anodized aluminum and...
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light, Germany, 1960s
Located in München, BY
Lovely Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably in 1960s, Germany. Executed in wicker, it comes with 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired ...
Wicker
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in orange enameled aluminium and opaline glass, ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 " Yellow space "
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 " Yellow space " This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at th...
Metal
$1,083Sale Price|59% Off
Cocoon Hanging Lamp in the Shape of Tulipan made with Turquoise Stripes
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is one of the rarest and most beautifully designed cocoon lamps available on the international market.Its design is exremely beautiful. Its color matches almost to all othe...
Metal
Pair Simon Henningsen for Lyfa "Tivoli" Chrome, Blue, Aqua & Red Hanging Lamps
By Simon Poul Henningsen, Lyfa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early pair of Danish Modern Simon Poul Henningsen for Lyfa Lively Tivoli Hanging Lamps. 1962 designed. Featuring Twenty reflective rhomboid metal pieces in Chrome with enameled in Re...
Chrome, Metal
Modern Mid-Century Hanging Lamp Made of Glass Pinewood Raffia by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Get ready to be amazed by the stunning classic lamp from Doria Leuchten in Germany. The lamp has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, and its simple yet timeless design ...
Raffia, Milk Glass, Pine
Copper Square Glass Hanging Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson ed. Markaryd, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Square copper pendant lamp was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in Sweden in the 1960s. The light spreads from the perforated copper part at the top and the white inside ...
Copper
XL Mid Century Lucite & Metal Church Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Unique, tall and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light from a German church. Custom made probably in 1960s, Germany. Executed in metal and lucite, the ...
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pine Wood Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Sweden, 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Sweden, 1960s. Executed in pine wood, the lamp needs 1 x E27...
Pine
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light in shape of an Amphore. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1...
Metal
Red Swag Hanging Flower Pot Pendant Lamps by E. S. Horn, 1970s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of red plastic ceiling pendants with chain suspended planters suitable for a flower pot. These were manufactured and designed by E. S. Horn in Denmark during the 1960s or 70s....
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Elegant and extremely rare Mid Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960s. Executed in white enameled alumini...
Brass, Aluminum
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Lights Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, BY
Set of four organic shaped, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendant lamps or hanging lights: the so called windows lamps. Designed probably by the famous...
Brass
Copper Square Green Glass Hanging Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson ed. Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Square copper pendant lamp was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in Sweden in the 1960s. The light spreads from the perforated copper part at the top and the white inside ...
Copper
Pair of Fior di Loto Hanging Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brass pendants designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Flos in the 1960s. Fior di Loto model. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age For shipping, request us for ...
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.
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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.
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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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