1970's 18" Bent Lucite Ribbon Chandelier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Look no further. This chandelier is like a chic party streamer for your home, minus the crumpled-up bits on the floor. - 18"h, 13"dia, 19" chain - Bent lucite ribbon pendant light wi...
Brass
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Vintage Chandelier, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in the 70s in Germany, made of Brass and Glass 2xE27 or E26 bulb US wiring compatible With aged patina Good original condition
Brass
$29,900 / set
Oversized Pair of Italian Loto Chandeliers, 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Italy, circa 1970's. Dimensions: Diameter: 43.5 inches / Height: 45 inches including rod and canopy
Murano Glass
Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970's.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage Italian chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, dating to the 1970s.
Metal
$427Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Chandelier, 1970´s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, glass and wood Original condition Re-polished US wiring copatible 5x60w, e27 or e26 Bulb.
Metal
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in german - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Glass, Wood
Italian modern ceiling lamp Alicante Emanuele Ponzio for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Emanuele Ponzio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern ceiling lamp Alicante Emanuele Ponzio for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s Chandelier mod. Alicante round. The lampshade is composed of sheets of satin white acrylic with curved ...
Metal
Italian Space Age atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age spheres atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s Chandelier that recalls the shape of an atom in chromed steel, Space Age style.
Metal
Vintage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970's
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chandelier was designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, in Italy, during the 1970's.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Broad Leaf Gold Chandelier, C 1970’s
Located in Hastings, GB
Italian Broad Leaf Gilt Chandelier, C 1970’s Wide Gilt Metal Leaves Form A Frond At The Centre Of This Chandelier There Are 5 Metal Arms With Turned Wooden Cups Holding 5 Lampholde...
Metal
Lucite Ribbon Chandelier Ca. 1970/1980's
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Post Modern, Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency lucite ribbon chandelier, in very good, original, clean and working condition. This statement chandelier features four interior ...
Metal
Vintage Italian Marbleized Sputnik Chandelier, c. 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Chain can be adjustable to preferred height. Made in Italy, c. 1970's. Dimensions: 27"H x 19"D
Chrome
1970's Amber Glass Chandelier by La Murrina
By La Murina
Located in Schoorl, NL
Cozy postmodern La Murrina Chandelier with nineteen clear and amber glass petals. The petals are each 18cm high tand 13cm width. Each indivually handblown so not one is exactly simil...
Murano Glass
Clear Glass and Brass Chandelier from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Important chandelier from 1970's, Italy. Formed of multiple clear glass tubes with different sizes and brass structure with four light bulbs.
Brass
1970's Amber Glass Chandelier by La Murrina
By La Murina
Located in Schoorl, NL
Cozy postmodern La Murrina Chandelier with clear and amber glass petals. Petals are each 18cm high tand 13cm width. Each petal is indivually handblown so not one is exactly similar. ...
Murano Glass
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage six-arm chandelier, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Designer chandelier with six arc-shaped arms, each end with candle-shaped lamp holders 6xE14 or E15 bulb US wiring compatible Original Condition
Metal, Bronze
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Midcentury Chandelier 1970's, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in the 1970's, in Germany. Made of glass, chrome and lacquered metal. Re-polished, cleaned, a few signs of previous use. Fully functional, in original condition.
Metal, Chrome
$501Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Midcentury Chandelier 1970's, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in the 1970's, in Germany. Made of glass, chrome and lacquered metal. Re-polished, cleaned, a few signs of previous use. Fully functional, in original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Max Suaze Cyclone Chandelier by Sciolari c. 1970's
By Sciolari Lighting, Max Sauze
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Cyclone chandelier designed by Max Suaze for Sciolari lighting, made in Italy circa 1970's.
Aluminum
$1,439Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Iron & Glass Chandelier by Vistose
By Vistosi
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a highly unique glass light. Small blocks of icy glass hang in an elegant fashion around the bulbs, overlapping to create an ornate surround. The textured glass has ribbons o...
Iron
1970’s Brass & Steel Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with characteristic use of chrome & brass. It holds twentyone light bulbs and it is the biggest one we have. It has an original 'sciolari' s...
Brass, Steel
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Modern Ceiling Lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Ceiling lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s Chandelier mod. Semi has his characteristic lightness of the shape of the lampshade, with a round base in...
Metal
1970’s Brass & Steel Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic rectangle shaped Gaetano Sciolari Hurricane style chandelier with characteristic use of chrome & brushed brass and with cylindrical glass shades. It holds twelve E14 lights. ...
Metal, Brass
$2,322Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Chrome & Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning example of a Gaetano Sciolari pendant lamp from the 1970s. Ten E14 bulbs sitting on the top and bottom of five bars, altered between bars with glass bubbles. And o...
Chrome
Italian Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisboa, PT
This piece was designed by Gaetano Sciolari, in Italy, during the 1970's. It has a minimalist design, inspired in the old chandeliers.
Metal, Chrome
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Adjustable Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Hungary - Made of metal, plastic - Re-polished - Largest length 133 cm - Fully functional - Good, original condition - Bulb 3x40W, E27 or E26.
Metal
$325Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Adjustable Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal 1x E27 or E26 socket Measures: Adjustable maximal height 120cm Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Milk Glass
$362Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Adjustable Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Hungary - Made of metal, plastic - Re-polished - Largest length 126 cm - Fully functional - Good, original condition - Bulb 3x60W, E27 or E26.
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass With aged patina 6x E14 or E15 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
$315Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier/Lidokov, 1970's
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Metal 4x40W,E27 or E26 bulb re-polished Original condition US wiring compatible.
Metal
$334Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier/Lidokov, 1970's
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Chrome,Lacquered Metal With aged patina(see Foto) 3x40W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Fully Functional US wiring compatible Good Original co...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass, metal 5x E27 or E26 socket With aged patina Re-polished Original condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Wood Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia 3xE27 or E26 socket Made of glass, wood Re-polished Original condition.
Glass, Wood
$287Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier/Drupol, 1970's
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
France 1970's Frosted Glass Canterbury Bells Bulbs Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Gold plated metal and white frosted glass bell shaped flower bulbs on all arms. Petite globe bulbs compliment the look of this chandelier. Very unique and whimsical.
Brass
$325Sale Price|20% Off
Adjustable Mid Century Chandelier, 1970's, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable Chandelier made in Hungary, in the 1970's. Made of plastic and metal.
Metal
Brass and Smoke Glass German Chandelier 1970's
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Made in Germany. Newly wired.
Brass
1970’s Brass & Steel Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with characteristic use of chrome & brass. It holds ten E14 sockets.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Italian Chandelier/Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970's.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage Italian chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970's.
Chrome
1970’s Brass & Steel Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with characteristic use of chrome & brass. It holds nine lights, three arms each has three E14 sockets. It has an original 'sciolari' sticke...
Brass, Chrome
$3,622Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Brass & Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Glamorous lamp by Gaetano Sciolari. His signature design of in total 24 beveled edged crystal glass hanging from a gold-plated brass mount. Under each crystal glass bar is a classic ...
Glass
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Striking Italian Chrome & Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking brass and chrome chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari circa 1970's, very nice and clean condition, hard wire comes with a chrome chain to adjust the height.
Brass, Chrome
Hans Kögl Gold and Silver Calla Lily Chandelier 1970’s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Hans Kögl calla lily chandelier, circa 1970s Stunning silver and gilt calla lily flower design Each silver calla lily has a central faceted Swarovski crystal stamen There are 6 bulb...
Crystal, Metal
"Marziale" Chandelier by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970's
By Angelo Brotto
Located in London, GB
Rare and distinctive Marziale chandelier designed by Angelo Brotto and produced by Esperia in Italy during the 1970's.
Brass
1970's Brass, Chrome & Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic 1970s Italian Gaetano Sciolari design chandelier with characteristic use of crystal glass and layered tiers on a brass frame.
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Chandelier by Drukov, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured by Drukov in the 1970's, in Czechoslovakia. Made of glass, chrome and lacquered metal. Re-polished, cleaned, few signs of previous use. Fully functional, in original con...
Metal, Chrome
1970's Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Rare chandelier. Square crystal glass gems separated with gold plated chrome bars. The lower tier has teardrop shaped crystal glass gems.
Brass
1970’s Flush Mount Chandelier w Lucite Tube Bulb Elements
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 1970’s fixture having ( 53 ) lucite rods that are suspended from the rectangular metal box, which mounts directly to the ceiling. Some lucite tubes contain a filliment, m...
Metal
1970’s Italian 5 Light Bamboo and Cane Caged Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
1970’s Italian 5 Light Bamboo and Cane Caged Chandelier A stunning 5 light chandelier with bent bamboo and beautiful cane accents.
Metal
1970's Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? From the chrome chain and canopy, underneath we get to a spectacular combination of hanging crystal-glass bars 117 Quadriedri- shaped a...
Chrome
1970's Brass, Iron & Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic 1970s Italian Gaetano Sciolari design chandelier with characteristic use of crystal glass and layered tiers of chrome and brass frame.
Brass, Chrome
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, brass 5x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, brass With aged patina 4x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass With aged patina 4x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
$455Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier / Kamenický Šenov, 1970's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and brass 5x E27 or E26 Bulb With Aged Patina Re-Polished Good original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier/Kamenicky Senov, 1970's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made in milk glass, metal, brass With aged patina 5x40W,E27 or E26 bulb Good original condition US wiring compatible.
Metal, 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.
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