Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Pendant

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An elegant Italian pendant lamp, circa 1950s, formed as a compact vertical lantern. A cylindrical white opaline-glass diffuser is suspended … Read more An elegant Italian pendant lamp, circa 1950s, formed as a compact vertical lantern. A cylindrical white opaline-glass diffuser is suspended within a tailored black-painted iron framework, detailed with slender solid-teak uprights, brass fittings, and a long brass suspension stem.

The fixture’s materials are carefully balanced: the opaline glass offers a soft, even glow; the teak adds visual warmth and depth; and the black iron structure provides a crisp architectural outline. Small brass collars and connection points articulate the composition and underscore its crafted mid-century character.

At only 9 inches in diameter, the pendant has a narrow footprint while maintaining a strong vertical presence at 41 inches high. It would be particularly successful over a small dining table, bar, breakfast banquette, bedside table, entry, or in a sequence over a corridor or island.

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Origin Italy
Date Circa 1950s
Designer / maker Unknown
Form Single-light pendant / ceiling lamp
Materials Teak, brass, black-painted iron, white opaline glass
Overall dimensions 9 in. diameter × 41 in. H
Shade / diffuser Central cylindrical white opaline-glass diffuser
Power source Hardwired
Condition Good vintage condition, with light surface wear and minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with age and use
Working condition Vendor-confirmed working
Style Italian Mid-Century Modern See less