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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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Four Tiers Murano Glass Petals Flush Mount Chandelier, 1980s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand-blown Italian five-light Murano glass chandelier with an elegant chrome frame, crafted on the island of Murano in the mid-20th century. This exceptional fixture featu...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elevate your interior with this authentic French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, crafted in France in the 1920s. A timeless and elegant statement piece, this antique ceiling l...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Copper

French Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Purple Edge, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass with purple coloured edge pendant light. 2 meter black cotton flex Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by int...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French “Clichy” Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nordisk Solar Brutalist Pendant Lamps by Anton Fogh Holm & Alfred J. Andersen, 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A green and a purple pendant light in original patinated, superficially corroded - undisturbed conditions. Have them painted in the colors of your choice your self or use them as is ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

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