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How heavy can a chandelier be?
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The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Nexus Bronze & Blue Brass Two-Tier Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A two-tier chandelier featuring two circular bronze-finished frames connected by elongated rods. Each tier is accented with a glossy petrol blue enamel band and adorned with curved a...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A refined and elegantly structured Italian chandelier from the 1950s, defined by a clean geometric composition in brass paired with opaline glass shades.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,170 Sale Price
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Barovier & Toso Large Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
This breathtaking chandelier, crafted by the renowned Venetian glass studio Barovier&Toso, dates to the 1940s a...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Brass with Flower-Shaped Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
This elegant chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 1940s in the style of Barovier and Toso, beautifully reflects the refinement of Venetian glas...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sergio Mazza for Artemide Rare Chandelier in Glass and Nickel-Plated Brass
By Artemide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Mazza for Artemide, rare chandelier, nickel-plated brass, lacquered metal, crystal glass, Italy, 1960s
An exceptionally rare design by the acclaimed Italian architect and vis...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
