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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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French Green Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French green opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery
2 meter black cotton flex
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
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Verde Moderno Green Glass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
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Max Ingrand Pendant Lamp by Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte pendant lamp, Italy, 1960.
Formidable smaller pendant light which comes in chromed brass and textured acid-etched (blinded) shield-form reflector shades. T...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Mid-Century Rattan & Brass Pendant, Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s to 1960s.
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Muller Frères Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930.
Molded-pressed glass bowl featuring a bird motif. Red patina.
Bronze mount.
Electrified, 3 lights, B22 sockets.
In perfect condition.
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Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandelier in Brass and Beige Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, Finland, 1948
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