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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 Danish Modern Mid Century Rewired
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Mid Century Chandelier, designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. It measures 20.5" diameter x 15.5" height. The ceiling cap is 6.5" diameter.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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 ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,695 Sale Price
32% Off
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
Brass, Stainless Steel
$16,995 Sale Price
22% Off
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
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
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier chandelier, signed with manufacture label. Wired and in working condition. Takes 8 candelabra bulbs, 40W-max each.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 26” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 6.25” diameter
Bulb Specificat...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass