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What is chandelier lighting?

A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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1950s Italian Brass and Black Lacquered Metal Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shad
Located in Rome, IT
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Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s defined by a refined and architectural composition combining brass, green lacquered metal, and opaline glass. The structure develops vertically fro...
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Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, clear glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Murano clear glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano clear glass base...
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Pair of Antique Art Deco Two-Tone Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautiful acorn shaped two-tone opaline pendant lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Wonderfully shaped opaline glass lights with clear section complete with their original copper ...
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Carl-Axel Acking Swedish Modern Chandelier in Perforated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, chandelier, model '958' brass, Sweden, design 1939 In 1939, the young architect and designer Carl-Axel Acking (1910–2001) ...
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French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass pendant lights with clear green glass edge 2 meter black cotton flex Weight 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitabl...
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