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How big should your chandelier be?
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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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Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a beige glass shade from the 1930s-1950s. The suspension is made of brass, the glass holder is made of sheet metal. At the bottom of the shade is a pe...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition.
The large white glass shade has a beautiful shell-like sh...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel