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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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Four Tiers Murano Glass Petals Flush Mount Chandelier, 1980s Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand-blown Italian five-light Murano glass chandelier with an elegant chrome frame, crafted on the island of Murano in the mid-20th century. This exceptional fixture featu...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elevate your interior with this authentic French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, crafted in France in the 1920s. A timeless and elegant statement piece, this antique ceiling l...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass, Copper
French “Clichy” Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
French Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Purple Edge, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass with purple coloured edge pendant light. 2 meter black cotton flex
Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' .
6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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