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What is chandelier lighting?

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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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Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

GINO VISTOSI Cascade pendant opaline Murano glass , Italy 1960s
Located in La xara, VC
Free shipping Buying a Gino Vistosi chandelier is a great choice because: • They feature exquisite Murano glass craftsmanship, often hand-blown, which adds unique artistry and elegan...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1960s Tom Greene Brass Lotus Pendant for Feldman
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Tom Greene Lotus Brass Pendant for Feldman NY . Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt max. In mint condition .
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Unique Swedish Art Deco Hanging lamp made of Luxury Artificial Silk
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendant light is a real gem from the 1930s, and it's in amazing condition for its age. The frame of the lampshade itself is made of metal, and the lampshade is then covered with...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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