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How heavy can a chandelier be?
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The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Costellazione Asymmetrical Flush Chandelier Piattelli Design 9-Shades Calacatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Costellazione is the new group of chandeliers in the Sistema collection. This is the 9 arms version. Solid brass frame and thin cut luxury Calacatta translucent marble diffuser . Cal...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Marble, Brass
Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass Margherita Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large ceiling light in translucent Murano Lattimo glass, produced in Murano by Murano masters. The ceiling light has been rewired with 10 sockets E27 for Europe or E26 for USA
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair.
A gorgeous handcrafted with individual panels, this pair...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Lampada a sospensione nello stile di Stilnovo - vetro opalino
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
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
Large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s.
White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon resin.
Excellent condition.
Electrical system replaced by a professional, rewi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Marie-Thérèse Chandelier With 22 Lights
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Marie-Thérèse Chandelier With 22 Lights
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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass