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What are chandelier pendants?

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What are chandelier pendants?
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
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. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Orb Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Orb Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
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 ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 12 Shade Lightolier Ballerina Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Oakland, CA
Brass and enameled chandelier by Lightoiler circa 1958, these were model 48085. Consisting of 12 pierced beige reflectors with brass arms and scroll embellishments. These were the la...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver, Brass

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