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What is chandelier lighting?
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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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Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good vintage condition
Located in München, BY
Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition.
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Exceptionally Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandeliers 220 cm/86 in in Height
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Pair of Antique Edwardian F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp C.1910
Located in London, GB
An elegantly matched pair of cut glass pendant lights made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900
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Prototype "Royal" Plafonnier Chandelier from Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier
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French Art Deco Conchiglie Wall Lamp, 1920s
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Very rare ceiling lamp from the late 1920s - made in France.
4 solid amber colored glasses. Mount made of chrome-plated aluminum.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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