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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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Swedish Mid-Century Three-Arm Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass 1950's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish mid-century modern chandelier produced in the 1950s, executed in polished brass with sculptural solid teak detailing and three softly tapered opaline glass shades. Th...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fairy Tale and Tudor style wrought iron pendant lamp by Ferro Art, Spain, 1940s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century and Tudor Revival style wrought iron pendant lamp by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1940s. Composed of a wrought iron structure with hand-crafted and welded ...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

1950s Italian Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted from beautifully patinated brass and delicate frosted glass shades. The refined brass struc...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Chandelier in Brass and Glass with Floral Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant expression of Venetian craftsmanship, this chandelier by Barovier & Toso combines timeless artistry with re...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage 1960s Fibonacci Pendant in Aluminum By Sofus Frandsen for Fog And Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic and rare pendant designed by Sophus Frandsen in 1963 for Fog & Mørup. The Fibonacci model is one of the most recognizable designs and is becoming increasingly rare to find...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier in Brass with Amber Glass Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s captures the warmth and refinement of mid-century design. Crafted in brass with a beautifully a...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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