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How big should your chandelier be?

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How big should your chandelier be?

Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
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Murano Sputnik Semi Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic glass sputnik in two colors of green, with a surprising design and its very low height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furn...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lampada a sospensione nello stile di Stilnovo - vetro opalino
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada a sospensione in vetro opalino. Buone condizioni. 39 cm altezza vetro Grazie
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Guglielmo Ulrich Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Guglielmo Ulrich Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, The Glass is Light Green Corroso Glass Manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Italy 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Note fixture is illustrated without installed lightbulbs. Adding lightbulbs will alter appeare...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Parasol Pendant
Located in Arcata, CA
Founder Noel Hilliard was inspired to push both age old materials of glass and bronze into new and interesting forms. The Parasol pendant was designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large Scale Murano White and Gold Glass Leaf Form Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary large scale Murano white and gold glass leaf form waterfall chandelier. Intertwined white and gold leaves creating a beautiful cascading effect. A truly unique and be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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