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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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Paavo Tynell Chandelier Nickel and Brass Danish Modern Mid Century Rewired
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Mid Century Chandelier, designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. It measures 15" diameter x 17" height. It looks amazing when lit with the perforated s...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Brass
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod .
Well made with prime quality material.
Solid, sturdy...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, 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
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
By Edward Wormley, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Lightolier Art Deco style 6 arms chandelier made of bowls shaped , striped glass shade sitting on a sturdy cast polished aluminium and bras...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
By Stilnovo, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Deep chrome finish chandelier with mouth blowed glass shade, 1970s
Well made solid sturdy construction.
Contain 12 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt max.
Sputnik...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$2,895 Sale Price
27% Off
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic pendant from the 50s by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier .
Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone .
Bakelite knob under .
Contain one E26 size socket rat...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off