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Sapphire Dome Pendant 36 inch
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
The 36" Sapphire Dome is elegant and striking in any environment. The Sapphire Dome pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

34 inch Thatched Dome Pendant
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
Thatched Dome pendant is one of Hilliard's most timeless and classic piece. Available in 5 sizes. With or
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

34 inch Thatched Dome Pendant
34 inch Thatched Dome Pendant
H 7 in W 34 in D 7 in
Industrial Silver X-Ray Mercury Glass Dome Pendant Light
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a X-Ray mercury glass, dome shade painted silver on it's exterior
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Dome Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one awesome Lightolier dome pendant lamp 1960s. Signed with Lightolier sticker in canopy
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Amber colored glass dome pendant 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative glass dome ceiling and window pendant from Scandinavia 1970s. Classic lamp with lovely
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Crystal Dome 6-Light Pendant Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
between traditional and contemporary influences. The combination of prized crystal and glass - enhanced by
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Dome 6-Light Pendant Lamp
Crystal Dome 6-Light Pendant Lamp
H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1970 Germany Limburg 'Dome' Pendant Light Glass & Chrome
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant 'Dome' pendant light comes with a white glass reflector on a chromed frame. Heavy design
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 119.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 47.05 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 168 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 66.15 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 101.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 39.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 109 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 42.92 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 39.5 x W 39.5 x H 109 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 42.92 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 135 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 53.15 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 162.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 63.98 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 24 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 53.5 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Signed Kaiser Pendant Lamp Kalmar Mazzega Style Murano Ice Glass Dome Brass 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Great midcentury Kaiser pendant lamp, Germany, circa 1960s. The chain-hanging height adjustable
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
with locking hardware. The glass is a nice frosted and ribbed glass dome. Our design inspiration came
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

"Luzeiro" Medium Size Pendant Crystal Glass Dome Leather Strap and Wood Base
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
-style ovens, handled by masters of glass. -Medium size - crystal glass dome -Natural Leather strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Hardwood

"Luzeiro" Small Size Pendant Crystal Glass Dome, Leather Strap and Wood Base
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
-style ovens, handled by masters of glass. -Small size - crystal glass dome -Natural Leather strap - in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Hardwood

Smoke Colored Glass Dome Pendant Model 7714 by Jonas Hidle, Norway 1970s
By Høvik Verk, Jonas Hidle
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative glass dome ceiling -and window pendant model 7714, by Jonas Hidle, Høvik Lys, Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s, German EOW Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Pendant Tempered Glass Dome E40
By EOW GDR, Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
. The glass dome is 25mm thick. Access the lamp via turning the glass dome. There are manufacturers
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant - Glass Dome, Shade & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An industrial cast steel cage ceiling pendant light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

"Luzeiro" Large Size Pendant in Crystal Glass Dome Leather Strap and Wood Base
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
-style ovens, handled by masters of glass. -Large size - crystal glass dome -Natural Leather strap - in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Leather, Murano Glass, Hardwood

Louvered Lightolier White Dome Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Louvered lightolier dome pendant lamp in the manner of Verner Panton. Sleek white enameled
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage Industrial explosion proof iron and copper cage light ceiling pendant. A solid
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Iron

Mid-Late 20th Century Brass Explosion Proof Pendant Brass Shade and Glass Dome
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid brass explosion proof pendant. Cast brass and glass. Sold without chain and s-hook. This
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Huge 1960's Rattan Bamboo & Brass Dome Pendant Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large pencil reed dome shade pendant lamp from the 1960's. Gorgeous aged brass hardware. Warm aged
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s
By Holophane
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This industrial Art Deco dome shaped pendant light was manufactured in France in the 1930s. It
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango I dome, sculpted pendant by Paul Matter. Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 148 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
H 58.27 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango I dome, sculpted pendant by Paul Matter. Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 148 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
H 58.27 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Swirl Murano glass pendant lamp Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold this mesmerizing vintage Murano pendant lamp, a true masterpiece from the 1970s, skillfully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Houseof Brass and Clear Glass Dome Shade Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
a glass dome housing the bulb, and hanging from an adjustable cable. The combination of different
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Dotted Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp from Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
glass dome and a partially perforated brass top. The design of this pendant is reminiscent of Wilhelm
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Pewter and Green Dome Converted Gas Lamp Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large antique pewter and green opaque glass domed chandelier that was once a period gas
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pewter

Large Vennini 1960s Pendant Reticello Glass Pendant
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Large and exquisite blown crystal clear Murano glass dome shape lampshade decorated with spiraling
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sugg Rochester Pendant Lamp
By Sugg Gas Lighting Company
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
with opaque glass dome is fitted with original gas light mechanisms. This pendant was removed and
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20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Sugg Rochester Pendant Lamp
Sugg Rochester Pendant Lamp
H 30.71 in W 13 in D 13 in
Houseof Brass and Charcoal Grey Glass Dome Shade Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
a glass dome housing the bulb, and hanging from an adjustable cable. The combination of different
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Miso, Solid Brass Dome Pendant Light by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
. Lamping: G9 LED bulbs (3 or 4, made to order) Measures: D39 cm / H8cm. Brass rod length to order. Can be
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2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Three Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Three Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Five Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Five Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango One Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango One Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Two Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Two Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp in Metal with Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
glass spheres of different sizes attached inside the lamp's dome. Reminds to a big wonderful Jellyfish
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Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960s Industrial Ships Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights, with Caged Opalescent Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial ships ceiling pendant lamps/lights, with caged opalescent glass 1960s vintage
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Houseof Brass Dome Flush Ceiling Light with Opal Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This low profile flush fit ceiling light is bathroom and perfect for low ceilings. The dome metal
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Industrial Caged Hanging Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights with Original Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial caged hanging ceiling pendant lamps/lights with original glass – Various
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp CIRENE by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pendant lamp made of a big white glass screen and a chrome dome, hold by chrome bar to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Coned Dome Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a uniquely shaped 12 inch diameter cone over dome prismatic design. The lamp is made up of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Chandelier Art Deco Venetian Murano Glass Decorated Pendant Lamp Gilt Brass
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Refined three-light chandelier in Venetian Art Deco style, with pastel green Murano opal glass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Archimede Seguso Pendant Lamp Brass Golden Murano Glass 1950s Venini Style
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large and fine handcrafted Murano art glass pendant lamp, Italy, circa 1950-1960 by Archimede
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Glass Pendant Lamp Dome For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic glass pendant lamp dome available at 1stDibs. A glass pendant lamp dome — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass pendant lamp dome — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A glass pendant lamp dome made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one glass pendant lamp dome that is appealing in its simplicity, but X-Ray Lamp Company, Kaiser Leuchten and Kokosha produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Glass Pendant Lamp Dome?

Prices for a glass pendant lamp dome start at $418 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $658.

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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