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Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstaette Ceiling Lamp Fabric Shades, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Three-arm chandelier with fabric shades. The given length is just the chandelier with no chain, the
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades. The brass parts have patina, minor wear and a warm
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

5-armed Metallic Chandelier with Fabric Shades by VEB Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-armed Metallic Chandelier with Fabric Shades by VEB Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Brand: VEB NARVA
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Large Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Wood Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Oswald Haerdtl, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
arms and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s. The brass parts have
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Light with Fabric Shades, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
identical and symmetrical holding cream fabric shades with a textured surface. When lit, they create an
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau bronze chandelier with iridescent glass shades
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Art Nouveau bronze chandelier with iridescent glass shades A luxurious model of a chandelier from
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Ring Chandelier with Frosted Holophane Glass Shades by GEC
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Exquisite Brass Chandelier by General Electric An attractive and impressive electrolier made in
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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Ring Chandelier With Prismatic Holophane Glass Shades By Gec
By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Canada are installed using UL Certified cable and lamp holders. As standard we supply round black fabric
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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of 1950s American Frederick Cooper Gold Leaf & Brass Table Lamps Inc Shades
By Frederick Cooper
Located in London, GB
shades clip onto the lamp as illustrated in the images. The shades have been recovered in a deep coloured
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp, Teak wood, White fabric, Brass, Large, 47''
Located in Barcelona, ES
lampshade of Ø 10 cm. It is handmade in our workshops with a natural off-white fabric. The fabric shades
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Industrial Black Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light Shades - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s very large industrial black enamel ceiling pendant lamps/light shades. A mainstay of many
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Vintage 1960s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

1960s Industrial Spun Aluminium Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light Shades - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s large industrial spun aluminium French ceiling pendant lamps/light shades. Featuring large
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Ceiling Lamp with Colored Metal Shades by T. Røste & Co, Norway, 1950s
By T. Røste & Co
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely designed ceiling lamp with three colorful domes by T. Røste & Co, Norway, 1950s. A great
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp with Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
smoked, translucent glass shades, this lamp is the upgraded, larger version of the model V 149/3. The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Brass Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
covered in a twisted fabric, ending in a large tassel. On this front, this lamp shows the influence of the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell “R4/1704” Wrought Iron Chandelier for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
. However, his early lamps had a chandelier-inspired design, and during the 1920s the use of glass became an
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Brass and fabric floor lamps by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks, 1940s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Böhlmarks Lampfabrik during the 1940s. Made from brass with newly produced lamp shades with off white chintz
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal Chandelier Model 1487 for Taito
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant chandelier by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson "T507" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass five-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Triple Ceiling Lamp by Antoni Blanc for Metalarte, Spain, 1980
By Joan Antoni Blanc, Metalarte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metalarte, Spain. Large ceiling model lamp with interchangeable shades model with different shapes and
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Verner Panton 'Hive' Pendant Lamp in Polished Aluminum for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Hive' pendant lamp in polished aluminum for Verpan. Verner Panton was one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Aluminum

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
are open both on the top and bottom, the shades let the light illuminate the entire chandelier and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Suspension Lamp 6 Light Chandelier Golden Brass Handmade by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
About Suspension Lamp 6 Light Chandelier Golden Brass Handmade by Formaminima Lamp/One Brass 6
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Suspension Lamp 6 Light Chandelier Walnut Wood Handmade by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
About Suspension Lamp 6 Light Chandelier Walnut Wood Handmade by Formaminima Lamp/One Wood 6 Light
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 7-Shade Brass & Glass Ring Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
braided fabric covered power cord. Cord length: 12’. Shades: Hand blown, triple-layered, polished opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1 Stem Fitting' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1 Stem Fitting' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen. This refined chandelier is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Aluminum, Chrome, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/12" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognizable mid-century modern lamps of Scandinavia. This incredible chandelier is no exception. Known as
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 12-Armed "Patricia" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/24" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognizable mid-century modern lamps of Scandinavia. This incredible chandelier is no exception. Known as
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamp Model 20491 for Idman
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
this lamp with a paper/cardboard shade. The shades were ordered to preference and were available in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamp Model 20491 for Idman
Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamp Model 20491 for Idman
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H 5.91 in Dm 19.69 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/12" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp 9 Light Chandelier Calacatta Marble Italy Handmade by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
About Ceiling Lamp 9 Light Chandelier Calacatta Marble Italy Handmade by Formaminima Lamp/One
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Brass

Verner Panton 'Hive' Pendant Lamp in Yellow Powder Coated Aluminum for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
canopy in same finish as shade and by a black fabric cord with a maximum drop of 9.8'. This lamp is UL
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Aluminum

Vilhelm Lauritzen 5-Shade Brass and Glass Ring Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 5-shade brass and glass ring chandelier for Louis Poulsen. Executed in five hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 3-Shade Brass and Glass Ring Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 3-shade brass and glass ring chandelier for Louis Poulsen. Executed in three hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This equally rare and marvellous, brass nine-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp 9 Light Chandelier Walnut Wood Handmade in Italy by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
About Ceiling Lamp 9 Light Chandelier Walnut Wood Handmade in Italy by Formaminima Lamp/One
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "T716" Ceiling Lamps for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Utrecht, NL
These marvellous, brass ceiling lamps were created in what we now call “the golden age of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Small Antique Holophane Frosted Glass Light Shades with Original Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
. Stamped Holophane galleries and rare frosted finish to the glass shades also bearing the Holophane makers
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of white glass pendant lights by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s, Denmark
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Værløse, DK
marks and surface scratches the shades are close to perfect. One socket plate inside is a bit yellowed
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Vintage 1980s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "T716" Ceiling Lamp for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass ceiling lamp was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Bespoke Ceiling Light Brass and Ivory Color Shades by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
brass structure and arms with 12 articulating lamp shades with ivory enameled and perforated metal
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp/Flush Mount Model Number 1088 For Idman, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
/fabric version shades, mainly 40,45,50,55 or 60 cm long, and 3 light bulbs. As most models this also came
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Model "T766" Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1970s
By Markyard, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
The T766 pendant lamp is a stunning example of Swedish modern design. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper, Henredon
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades. Style, Vintage
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Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Scandinavian Modern Beech wood Chandelier by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Scandinavian Modern pendant light in bend Beech wood with three canvas shades. A center
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Bentwood, Beech

Giulia Mangani Porcelain Chandelier Italy Florence
By Mangani Firenze, Giulia Mangani
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Porcelain lamp and brass in excellent vintage condition, fabric shades with signs of age. All our goods
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Gold Giltwood Lamps Carved Neoclassal Vases Table Lamps a Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Florentine, Frederick Cooper, Henredon, Haute Couture of Luxury Interiors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
. Condition: The lamps are gently used and in a very good condition. The lamps comes with the cream shades
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

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Pearwood, Giltwood, Fabric

Hans Bergström Five Arm Chandelier in Brass and Elm, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
shades and have been made in a pleated, ivory fabric. This chandelier with its refined details and well
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Paavo Tynell Commissioned Chandelier, 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Walden one of the previous CEO`s of Finnish giant wood company UPM. Although this lamp had fabric shades
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Paavo Tynell Commissioned Chandelier, 1950s
A Paavo Tynell Commissioned Chandelier, 1950s
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H 43.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop chandelier bronze by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Iron

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in
Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop chandelier bronze by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
H 35.83 in W 47.25 in D 61.03 in
Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
. Does not comply with US Standards. While The Drop Chandelier collection honors modernist lamp designs
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 61.42 in
Contemporary Calacatta Marble Trio Chandelier by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
About Contemporary Calacatta Marble Trio Chandelier by Formaminima Lamp/One Marble Trio Chandelier
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Brass

Hans Bergström Attributed Five Arm Chandelier, Brass and Oak, ASEA Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant five arm chandelier was produced by ASEA in Sweden in the 1950s. The lamp consists of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Golden Brass Trio Chandelier by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
About Contemporary Golden Brass Trio Chandelier by Formaminima Lamp/One Brass Trio Chandelier from
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Drop Chandelier Oxidized Metal by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
with US Standards. While The Drop Chandelier collection honors modernist lamp designs of the 1950s
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Drop chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Drop Chandelier Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
-320 CM. Does not comply with US Standards. While The Drop Chandelier collection honors modernist lamp
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Iron

Drop Chandelier Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen
Drop Chandelier Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen
H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in
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Fabric Lamp Shades For Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of fabric lamp shades for chandeliers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct fabric lamp shades for chandeliers — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 108 antique and vintage fabric lamp shades for chandeliers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 73 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Fabric lamp shades for chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Fabric lamp shades for chandeliers bearing Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made fabric lamp shades for chandeliers over the years, but those made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Artemide and Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Fabric Lamp Shades For Chandeliers?

Fabric lamp shades for chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,531, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $28,870.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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