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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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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 Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass industrial pendant. Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent lig...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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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Aluminum, Brass

Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century Modern style suspension lamp in the style of Jean Rispal's designs. Natural pine wood structure with satin varnish and beige ovoid-shaped lampshade made of pleated cellul...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rhodoid, Wood, Pine, Acrylic

Floral chandelier spanish Glamour Tole hand paint Metal , spain 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Spain painted metal floral chandeliers from the 1970s, with models such as ceiling lights and pendant lights featuring floral motifs in gilded metal or sheet metal. • Anonymous or "...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink fuxia silk glass tubes in a star shape. Per...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

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