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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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Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, grünen Glasschirm und Quaste. Der Glasschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, rosanem Glasschirm. Der Glaschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in einem guten Zusta...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

12 lights Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount, 100 cm, Ferro Art, c. 1950s
Located in La xara, VC
Outstanding extra-large foliage sunburst ceiling light in gilt wrought iron, Spain (Barcelona), 1950s, from Ferro Art. This spectacular flush mount features dozens of long, graceful...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Dutch White Reeded Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch opaline glass pendant Brass top 2 meter black wire Weight : 1.85 kg / 4.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Pink Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große, rosafarbene Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus der 1. Hälfte des vorigen Jahrhunderts - 1930er Jahre - mit 3-fach gestuftem Glasschirm und sehr schöner Aufhängung in einem sehr ...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini Chandelier in Crystal 'Corteccia' Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Venini, chandelier, crystal ‘Corteccia’ glass, steel, Italy, 1930s This very rare chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini features a broad, shallow bowl in beautifull...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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