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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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Lars Holmström for Arvika Konsthantverk Ceiling Light Steel Brass Glass 1930s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lars Holmström for Arvika Konsthantverk ceiling light, nickel-plated steel, brass, steel, glass, Sweden, 1930s
A striking Swedish Art Deco ceiling light, designed by Lars Holmström ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Golden Italian Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally decorative floral lamp from the 1970s.
Great design and high-quality craftsmanship.
The leaves create a wonderful lighting effect.
Design: Hans Kögl
Condition:
Very ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp in the Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural paper pendant lamp shade in the style of Isamu Noguchi, produced by an unknown manufacturer during the 1990s.
The shade features a softly rounded, organic silhouette form...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier & Toso Crystal Glass Flush Mount
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, ceiling light, brass, crystal glass, Italy, 1980s
An elegant flush mount by Barovier & Toso, expertly crafted in Italy from finely textured crystal glass. The...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Henri Quenvil Rare Art Deco Enameled Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare and exceptionally wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier was created by Henri Quenvil at his Paris workshop, located at 47 rue d’Hauteville in the 10th arrondissement, cir...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron

