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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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Early 1890s Brass Nickel Plated Converted Double Oil Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Brass, Nickel

1970s Italian Murano Pink Glass Teardrop Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Torquay, GB
A striking 1970s Italian chandelier featuring hand-blown Murano glass teardrops suspended from an elegant, curved brass arm. Each elongated drop is crafted in a rare rose-pink hue, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Deco marble effect hand-blown Murano glass pendant light, Italy, 1930s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage White Opaline Glass Double Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Large Italian multicolored Murano glass chandelier
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Very large, two-armed ceiling lamp made of mouth-blown Murano glass. The style clearly references Gio Ponti and Venini. Excellent condition. A total of 8 lamps are available (in vari...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier in Reticello Murano Glass and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, Reticello Murano glass, teak, chrome-plated brass, Italy, 1940s How charming is this 1940s Italian chandelier, featuring a beautifully carved fixture in teak with an ele...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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