Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Pendant light in openwork, green-lacquered metal with an satin white opal glass diffuser.
Metal
Heavy Glass and Brass Suspension Pendant Light by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Heavy Glass and Brass Suspension Pendant Light by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 8x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
Brass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s Pendant light with stunning opaline glass Made in Italy by Stilnovo. The opaline glass is in very good con...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stilnovo Midcentury Pendants in Opaline Glass and Metal, Italy, 1960s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique pair of mid-century pendant lamps in opaline glass and black lacquered metal.
Metal, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Light in Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian pendant light produced in the 1960s, crafted from glass and brushed metal.
Metal
Black Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp, In style of Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp, In the style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy Brass detailing and hardware.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light, Adjustable Shade, Italian 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A distinctive and playful pendant light with adjustable shade. The interior blown-glass is accentuated with white, subtly softening the cast of the light. An adjustable lacquered met...
Metal
Aura Pendant Light 105 by Alabastro Italiano, Modern Glass & Metal
Located in Geneve, CH
Aura Pendant Light 105 by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 105 x H 8 cm.
Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with Etched Glass and Amber Globe
Located in Catania, CT
A striking Italian Art Deco pendant light from the 1930s, showcasing the quintessential geometric elegance and craftsmanship of the period.
Metal
Pendant light Sputnik in Murano glass, Italy 1970s style.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pendant light Sputnik style with chrome-plated metal frame and blown crystal spokes in two different lengths 1970s style, Italy years 2010s.
Metal
Murano Glass and Varnished Metal 3-Light Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This 3-light Membrana pendant features Murano glass shades and a steel structure. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but the g...
Metal
Italian mid-century modern three-light chandelier in glass and black metal 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern three-light chandelier in glass and black metal, 1950s Three-light chandelier with opaline glass diffusers and copper attachment. The three diffusers are c...
Copper, Metal
Carlo Nason “Medusa” Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Carlo Nason “Medusa” Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s Sculptural “Medusa” pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason and produced in Murano, Italy, circa 1960–1970.
Metal
Round Glass and Purple Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Light by LUCI, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Glass and Purple Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Light by LUCI, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. 2 available This lamp works with 2x E14 standart light bu...
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light with five E14 bulbs. Measures: Diameter 32 cm. Height 120 cm.
Metal, Chrome
Venini pendant light, tubular murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful Venini pendant light produced in Italy in the 70s. Tubular glass and gold metal structure.
Crystal
Sergio Mazza, Pendant Light, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and white opaline glass pendant light, model Kappa, designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, c. 1960s.
Steel
Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass pendant light. Measure: Diameter 22 cm. Height fixture 17 cm. Total height 50 cm.
Metal
$2,071Sale Price|20% Off
Wiktor Berndt Caged Pendant Light, Blue Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Wiktor Berndt, Flygsfors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid Century Modern art glass pendant with black metal cage. Attributed to Wiktor Berndt for Swedish Flygsfors Glasbruk AB and manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s-early 1...
Metal
Yellow and green double Murano Glass pendant light
By Vistosi
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
In the style of Vistosi or Venini pendant light in the 60's. This is an older manufacture around 1970. In glass, possibly Murano. Had a green and yellow glass lampshade.
Metal
Pendant light in brass, glass and laquered metal design by Angelo Lelli circa 50
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Monaco, MC
Very rare pendant light design by Angelo Lello and produced by Arredoluce circa 1950. Opaque glass, laquered metal and brass. Good condition. This ravishing suspension will bri...
Metal, Brass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light. Total height with chain: 110 cm. Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 40 cm.
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Pendant Light by La Murrina Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
This beautiful Murano glass pendant light by La Murrina features light blue and transparent glass, with a unique, almost painterly pattern reminiscent of a subtle patchwork or marble...
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Carlo Nason Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This beautiful Murano glass pendant light, designed by Carlo Nason around 1970, features a refined and expressive composition in white glass with irregular electric blue striping. Th...
Metal, Chrome
Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega This stunning pendant lamp was crafted by Mazzega in the 1970s and showcases the finest in mid century Ital...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Murano Pendant Light, Chrome & Glass, Italy, 1970s Design
By Guzzini, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Brussel, BE
Large and nicely made pendant lamp in heavy chromed metal parts with a huge Murano glass lampshade. Designed during the 1970’s in the style of Carlo Nason for Mazzega or even Guzzini...
Metal, Chrome
$975Sale Price|25% Off
Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully sculptural Italian pendant light from the 1970s in the style of the Italian lighting company Vistosi.
Chrome
Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Three cylinder opaline glass shades, brass, enameled metal. Takes 3 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon reque...
Metal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari, Brass, Metal, Glass, Pendant Lights, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Stamford, CT
Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Brass, Frosted Glass, Pendant Lights or Chandeliers, Italy, 1970s Pair of eight light brass, glass and metal chandeliers designed and p...
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Opaline Glass Pendant Light by Sothis
Located in New York, NY
A clean and modern design 1970s glass pendant light by lighting house Sothis. Original label on the side of the shade. The opaline glass shade is hand blown with two "dimples" on opp...
Glass
Pendant Lighting Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern space age metal chrome chandelier ceiling pendant lighting light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Very special round Blown bubble Murano glass....
Metal, Chrome
Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass Italy 1970s. This stunning pendant lamp from the 1970s showcases the finest in mid century Italian design. The glass is beautifully s...
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Mazzega, Chrome & Glass, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Mazzega. Made in Italy, 1960s. Murano glass, chrome plated metal. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall drop is adjusta...
Chrome
Stilnovo UFO Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass, enameled metal. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Hei...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This midcentury pendant light, attributed to Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Italian midcentury lighting design. The use of copper as the primary material for the structure o...
Metal, Copper
$2,335 / item
Antique Silver Leaf Metal Pendant Light
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
A single-light pendant suspension featuring an antique silver leaf finish, embellished with crystal pendants. The central vase is finely crafted and adorned with glass rosettes, crea...
Metal, Silver
1960s Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Handblown with Chrome Metal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant. Italy 1960s Handblown Murano glass, chrome plated metal. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. FREE US rewiring. FREE US Continental shipping. NO ...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Murano Pendant Light, Textured Glass Panels, Brass Frame, New
Located in London, GB
Glamorous Italian Murano pendant with 16 alternating textured glass panels in pale pink, rose pink, frosted opaque and textured clear glass.
Metal, Brass
Italian Chrome Plated and Glass 9-Light Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A rare and elegant pendant lamp produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. It consists in 3 hanging shades with a Murano pendant decoration. Each shade shows three-light bulbs. The height is...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Pendant Light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Italian pendant light or chandelier by the long established and respected glass maker Mazzega from the Island of Murano. The light has 10 white sugar spun sec...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful mini Murano pendant light. Magnificent ice blue color on the glass. Wire is adjustable to ceiling. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: Height: 18 cm Height with wire c...
Metal
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Metal Crome Glass, 1960, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte ceiling light metal crome glass, 1960, Italy.
Glass
Murano Glass Flower ceiling light with Gold Metal Leaves Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A refined Murano glass lamp that can be mounted either hanging from a chain or directly on the ceiling as a flush light. Delicate white Murano glass flowers are arranged on a gold co...
Metal
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful Italian suspended light in opaline glass, black painted metal and brass, minimalist and mid-century, designed by Stilnovo in the 1950’s. Designed by : Stilnovo Design per...
Metal
Space Age Three-Light Chromed Chandelier, Italy, Metal & Glass, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Three-Light Chromed Chandelier, Italy, Metal & Glass, 1970s Unsual chandelier manufacture in Italy that blends the elegance of classical lighting with the bold, futuri...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Light Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Opaline Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Light Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Opaline Glass This stunning modern Italian chandelier features eight lights elegantly arranged with long, organic f...
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Light Italy 1970s mid century modern lighting
Located in Palermo, PA
This Murano glass pendant light dates from the 1970s and features a beautifully sculptural form with a softly undulating silhouette.
Metal
Stilnovo Style Chandelier 5-Light Glass Metal Crome, 1960, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Style chandelier 5-light glass metal chrome 1960 Italy the height can be adjusted.
Glass
Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp Chrome Ceiling Light 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined Italian mid-century pendant lamp dates to the 1960s and showcases a beautifully layered white glass shade paired with a chrome-plated metal suspension. The balanced prop...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Venetian Painted Metal Eight-Light Chandelier with Murano Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning chandelier with multicolored Murano glass.Manufactured in the 1950-1960s in Italy. Italian Venetian gilt metal 8-light chandelier with Murano glass from the mid 20th Cent...
Murano Glass
Pair of Metal and Glass Italian Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of metal and glass ceiling lights, Italy, 1950s. Neon light, small signs of the time, working. Found in a noble apartment on the plain of the hills of Palermo.
Metal
$543Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Italian Pendant Light in Smoked Glass & Polished Bronze
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Elegant Italian pendant light manufactured in Italy in the 1970s, featuring a smoked glass shade and polished bronzed fittings.
Iron
Murano Glass Pendant light designed by Carlo Nason 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason, crafted in the 1970s, is an exceptional example of Italian mid-century lighting design, combining sculptural elegance with the refined ...
Metal, Chrome
Venini Ceiling Light Pulegoso 1930 Murano Glass Metal Chrome, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Milano, IT
Venini ceiling light Pulegoso 1930 Murano glass metal chrome, Italy.
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass shell shaped Pendant Light mid century modern
Located in Palermo, PA
An elegant Murano glass pendant light, crafted in Italy, distinguished by its refined shell shaped form and soft luminous presence. The shade is executed in beautifully worked Muran...
Metal, Brass
$423Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 60s Pendant Light Made in Italy - Large Opaline Orange and White Glass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embrace the nostalgia and vibrant energy of the 60s with this exceptional vintage lighting fixture. item. pendant lamp period. 1960s country. Italy material. opaline glass, metal, p...
Metal
Italian Red Metal and Opaline Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian red hanging lamp with opaline glass. Red metal body and canopy. Measures: Height of fixture 30 cm Total height 90 cm The light requires one E14 light bulb.
Metal
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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