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What are chandelier pendants?
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You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
By Lightolier, Carl Moser 1
Located in Hanover, MA
The Holy Grail of Lightolier's mid-century Claremont collection with five enameled champagne art glass rays or beams of light shaped like a folded paper airplane created by Carl Mose...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Teak Pendant Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s.
A stunning example of mid-century American design, this rare pendant light was designed by Ge...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier .
Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an brass structure .
Well made with quality component and ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,695 Sale Price
32% Off
1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Enameled aluminium shade with a pierced star motif on a brass structure .
Well made strudy construction .
Each shade measure 9.5 in wide by 2 in high . Glass diffuser under .
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Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Lightolier, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-white opaline glass chandelier produced by Lightolier, USA, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ready to be hardwired, with normal US 110v voltage. Houses 4 incandescent bulbs.
This is a large 18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel